Research Associate II – In Vivo Animal Studies

We are seeking a Research Associate II with hands‑on experience supporting small animal in vivo studies in a laboratory research environment. This role will support preclinical studies through animal handling, dosing, monitoring, sample collection, necropsy, tissue/organ collection, and related laboratory activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with rodent models
, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to animal welfare, laboratory safety, accurate documentation, and collaborative research.

• Perform hands‑on small animal in vivo procedures
  , including animal handling, monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, dissection, and tissue/organ collection.
• Administer compounds using common routes including intraperitoneal (IP), subcutaneous (SC), and oral (PO) dosing.
• Monitor animal health, body weight, behavior, and study‑related observations.
• Collect, process, organize, and maintain biological samples and experimental data.
• Maintain accurate study records and communicate study progress and observations to research teams.
• Support laboratory operations including supply ordering, inventory management, equipment/material preparation, cleaning, and autoclaving.
• Follow SOPs, study protocols, biosafety requirements, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Properly handle and dispose of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Work with infectious and/or hazardous materials while following appropriate PPE and safety procedures.
• Provide occasional weekend or off‑hours coverage based on study requirements.

• BS/MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biology, or related field
  , with 1+ year of small animal in vivo experience
  , or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with rodent models
  , including mice and/or rats.
• Experience with animal handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, dissection, and tissue/organ collection.
• Experience with IP, SC, and PO dosing
  .
• Strong documentation, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional research teams.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, animal welfare, and ethical research practices.

• Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, PCR, or other molecular biology techniques
  .
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, preclinical, or regulated research environments.
• Experience with GLP/GMP, IACUC, or other laboratory compliance requirements
  .
• Experience analyzing experimental data using tools such as Excel, Graph Pad Prism, or similar software.
• Familiarity with bulk RNA‑seq or single‑cell RNA‑seq data is a plus.