Senior Research Associate

Invivotek LLC , a member of the Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a Contract Research Organization focusing on in vivo pharmacology studies in mice and rats, with the emphasis on immunology, oncology, metabolic and neurodegenerative disease.

We are seeking an accomplished and skilled Senior Research Associate to perform in vivo and in vitro bioassays on mice and rats. The Senior Research Associate should have: a learning mindset, a good understanding of scientific methods, sufficient knowledge to take the lead and execute both basic and complex rodent experiments, and excellent communication and computer skills. Must be capable of working in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary team environment.

Rodent surgery skills are a required. Experience with tissue culture methods is a plus.

• Perform basic and more complex in vivo assays and other bioassays in mice for validation of potential drug development targets and to characterize pharmacological compounds
• Set up and conduct experiments with minimum supervision
• Collect and record research data and experimental procedures in laboratory notebook
• Suggest and implement modifications to the experimental procedures and data analyses to increase data reliability and time efficiency
• Assist in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting relevant equipment
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies
• Practice proper handling and restraint of mice and rats
• Prepare animals for dosing, necropsy or other procedures
• Administer test substances by multiple routes of administration
• Accurately weigh animals and perform clinical observations
• Perform occasional weekend work if/when required
  
  Perform basic animal identification techniques
• Perform caliper measurements
• Collect blood/tissue specimens by basic methods
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor/Master's of Science degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of 2-6 years of experience with in vivo mouse and/or rat biology
• Excellent knowledge of mouse physiology and experience with in vivo mouse procedures
• Ability to use web resources to perform literature searches pertaining to research
• Ability to compile and clearly communicate experimental methods and results for presentation to supervisor and team members
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as dosages, concentrations, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Developing knowledge of biostatistics
• Ability to use scientific reasoning and problem solving in an experimental setting
• Ability to understand and follow established protocols
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications, including word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, presentation software etc.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of information technologies (Familiarity with Visual Basic for macro writing is preferred)
• AALAS certification is not required but is a plus.
• Biochemical and Molecular Biology skills are a plus.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)

Invivotek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.