Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Job Title

Research Associate

The Research Associate supports the execution of regulatory developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART) studies in rats and rabbits, including fertility, embryo-fetal development, and pre/postnatal developmental studies. This role involves performing a wide range of technical procedures on laboratory animals, collecting biological samples and data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards, and documenting all study activities according to approved protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.

The Research Associate works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely study conduct within a dynamic vivarium environment.

• Support the execution of regulatory DART studies in rats and rabbits, including fertility, embryo-fetal development, and pre/postnatal developmental studies.
• Observe animals closely and report changes in health, behavior, appetite, activity, or overall well-being in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform study procedures according to approved protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Collect biological samples such as blood and urine from laboratory animals using approved techniques.
• Administer test materials and treatments using appropriate routes and techniques as specified in study protocols.
• Assist with anesthesia, sedation, catheter placement, and other technical procedures according to gestational and developmental timelines.
• Assist with reproductive and developmental endpoint collection, ensuring accurate and consistent data capture.
• Perform fetal collection and assessment, including tissue and reproductive organ collection and fixation.
• Conduct necropsy activities as required, including maternal animal necropsy, uterine evaluation, ovarian assessment, visceral examinations, and skeletal evaluations.
• Perform technical procedures on laboratory animals (mice, rats, canines, non-human primates), including restraint, injections, blood draws, urine collection, catheterization, and anesthesia.
• Operate laboratory equipment and collect specimens and data on laboratory animals as specified in protocols and SOPs.
• Train staff on technical procedures involving animals, including injections, blood draws, urine sample collection, catheterization, restraining, anesthesia, tissue collection, and fetal collections and assessments.
• Monitor the progress of studies during the in-life phases to verify adherence to study guidelines, timelines, and quality standards.
• Create, review, and revise SOPs relating to animals, technical procedures, and facility operations to support continuous improvement.
• Document study procedures and results in study notebooks in accordance with GLP regulations and internal documentation standards.
• Support study supervisors and study directors by performing and assisting with sample and data collection on research studies.
• Participate in cross-training and ongoing skill development across animal research functions to broaden technical capabilities.
• Work closely with Study Directors, Veterinary Services, and Operations teams to coordinate study activities and resolve issues.
• Work cross-functionally on process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Identify and resolve problems as they are encountered, using practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form to carry out study activities accurately.
• Maintain organization and effectiveness in a fast paced, changing environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalent is…