Research Associate, In Vivo

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience's hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

Join our team of scientists and engineers as we develop next-generation cell therapies for brain-computer interfaces. You'll contribute directly to pioneering research with the potential to restore agency to neurodegeneration patients and create revolutionary neural interfaces. This is a perfect opportunity to apply your expertise in rodent surgical and behavioral procedures in a fast-paced research environment.

Role responsibilities:

• Perform intracranial cell injections and stereotactic surgeries with sub-millimeter accuracy for targeted brain region delivery
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments including cognitive function and motor behavior evaluation
• Administer precise drug dosing regimens via multiple routes (oral gavage, IP, IV, topical) with meticulous record-keeping
• Support histology workflows including cardiac perfusions, tissue harvesting, and sample preparation
• Maintain detailed experimental logs, dosing records, and behavioral data
• Ensure strict compliance with all IACUC protocols, animal welfare standards, and regulatory requirements
• A highly skilled animal researcher with 3+ years of intensive hands-on rodent work experience
• Advanced experience with stereotactic surgery and intracranial injection methodologies
• Extensive background in rodent behavioral testing and assessment protocols
• Exceptional attention to detail with flawless documentation and record-keeping practices
• Strong understanding of IACUC regulations, animal welfare principles, and ethical research conduct
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining the highest procedural standards
• Familiarity with perfusions and immunohistochemistry best practices

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with advanced behavioral testing equipment and automated data collection systems
• Background in inducing and characterizing neurodegenerative disease models
• Experience with intracranial cell injections
• Experience with survival surgery techniques and post-operative care protocols
• Knowledge of rodent anesthesia protocols and physiological monitoring
• Strong quantitative skills for behavioral data analysis and interpretation
• Previous work in academic or biotech research environments with rigorous quality standards

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.