Sr. Research Associate
Job Description
Sr. Research Associate I/II (In Vivo)
6 month contract
Pay: $35-45hr depending on experience
MUST BE A US CITIZEN (visas and c2c not accepted)
MUST HAVE IN-VIVO EXPERIENCE (animal handling, dosing, tissue harvest, etc.)
Position Summary
This temporary Senior Research Associate will support the preclinical team by executing in vivo studies and as needed, associated ex vivo analyses to advance our cell therapy programs. The role is a 5–6 month assignment focused on delivering high-quality, timely data in a fast-paced research environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute pharmacological evaluation of test agents (e.g., cell therapies) in various autoimmune, oncology and humanized mouse models.
- Independently, and in conjunction with facility technical services, execute study plans, ensuring timely generation of high-quality, reproducible data.
- Perform rodent dosing (including i.v. and s.c.), tumor implantation, imaging, monitoring, and blood and tissue collection.
- Analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate experimental results to project teams.
- Maintain accurate, detailed experimental records and ensure data integrity.
- Ensure compliance with institutional guidelines, AAALAC standards, GLP practices (as applicable), and all relevant regulatory requirements.
Position Requirements
Typically 4+ years of relevant industry experience (B.S.) or 2-4+ years (M.S.), preferably in biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug discovery.
- Extensive hands-on experience with rodent models and immunological pharmacodynamic assessments.
- Expertise in animal handling, dosing (i.v., s.c.), tumor cell implantation, IVIS imaging and necropsy/tissue harvest.
- Experience in ex vivo assays such as flow cytometry, PCR-based analyses and/or ELISAs is a plus.
- Ability to independently execute, troubleshoot, and interpret in vivo studies.
- Proven ability to manage multiple studies in a fast-paced research environment while maintaining high data quality and organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, scientific rigor, and commitment to collaborative teamwork.
