Research Associate

Job Summary

The Research Associate is responsible for organizing, executing, and reporting non-GLP rodent toxicology, pharmacokinetics/toxicokinetics (PK/TK), and investigative studies to support drug discovery and development. This position involves hands-on in vivo work, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional scientific teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support pre-study activities, including protocol development, animal ordering, and test article preparation
• Perform dosing, sample collection (blood/tissue), clinical observations, necropsy, and other in vivo procedures in rodents
• Conduct dose calculations and prepare dosing formulations
• Collect, manage, and QC study data using electronic systems and spreadsheets
• Analyze and visualize data using tools such as Excel or GraphPad Prism
• Draft study reports and collaborate with investigators to finalize results
• Present updates in team and research meetings
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and animal welfare regulations
• Support process efficiency and adapt to changing project priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field with 5+ years of relevant rodent research experience
• Hands-on experience with dosing (SC, IV, PO, IT, IM) and blood collection techniques in rodents
• Knowledge of rodent anatomy, necropsy, and tissue collection methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism; experience with electronic data capture systems preferred
• Solid understanding of nonclinical drug discovery/development and research principles
• Knowledge of animal welfare guidelines; ALAT/LAT certification a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive, standing laboratory work