In Vivo Research Associate
Job Description
Job Description:
- We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Research Associate to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study execution, data analysis and organization, as well as project team responsibilities. A minor amount of scheduling flexibility, including off-shift and weekend, may be required.
- The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, RO, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis. The day-to-day responsibilities will include daily dosing, daily tumor measurements, tissue collections, and assisting with various aspects of study and facility maintenance.
- In addition to daily hands-on lab responsibilities, the position will have project team responsibilities including attending meetings to determine appropriate study design, organization of data, and presentation of results.
Required Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate hands on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation, and/or immunology.
- Strong biology background
Top 3 Required Skill Sets:
- Animal handling (mouse).
- Understanding of basic pharmacology.
- Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments
Top 2 Nice to Have Skill Sets:
- In Vitro and wet-lab experience.
- Proficiency with MS suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and word.