The Animal Technician will be responsible for performing in vivo studies including compound dosing, sample collection and analysis for data generation. The position will afford the opportunity to work alongside a highly dynamic and collaborative team to develop an entirely new therapeutic modality.
Responsibilities
In Vivo Procedures
- Perform rodent dosing studies via intraperitoneal (IP), subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), and intratumoral (IT) routes
- Administer compounds by intravenous (IV) injection — required proficiency
- Collect biological specimens including blood via submandibular and/or cardiac puncture
- Conduct necropsies and tissue collection in accordance with approved protocols
- Support the preclinical team with daily in vivo activities and experimental procedures
Animal Care & Compliance
- Maintain breeding colonies, husbandry programs, and genotyping workflows
- Collect and process genotyping samples; support genotyping assay development
- Adhere to IACUC-approved protocols, policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Follow established SOPs and research guidelines governing animal care and facility operations
Data Collection & Reporting
- Collect experimental data including body weight, blood analyses, and other project-specific measurements
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all procedures, observations, and results
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field, or equivalent hands-on research experience
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience working with rodent models in a research or pharmaceutical industry
- Significant experience working with rodent models in a research or pharmaceutical setting
- Demonstrated proficiency with standard animal handling protocols and facility safety practices
- Familiarity with animal husbandry systems, welfare regulations, and institutional policies
- Self-motivated with a strong drive to learn and contribute to organizational goals
- Adaptable, with a firm commitment to scientific rigor and excellence
- Highly collaborative; thrives in multidisciplinary, fast-paced research environments
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills