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We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive-focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.\nOverview\nThe Research Associate provides daily care of research animals, including performing basic husbandry duties. Responsible for maintenance of the Animal Facility including regular facility sanitation. Performs in vivo research support duties such as sample collection, data collection, treatment dosing, and can develop new skills as required based on research needs. In addition, the Research Associate may assist with vitro assays and cell culture, schedule permitting.\nResponsibilities\nPerform cage changes, clean cages and racks, feed, weaning litters, animal identifications and monitor animals in accordance with The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.\nOperate and maintain the Animal Facility following SOPs to ensure compliance with the IACUC.\nMaintain inventory and organization of Animal Facility supplies and order as required.\nReport Animal Facility status and communicate daily with Supervisor.\nProficiency in various routes of injection such as subcutaneous and intraperitoneal.\nCollect blood samples.\nPerform necropsy for tissue collection.\nMonitor tumor growth and measure tumor size.\nWillingness to learn advanced in vivo techniques and assist with development of animal models of inflammation.\nAssist with in vitro tissue and sample preparation.\nPerform in vitro assays, such as ELISA, and cell culture.\nData collection and organization.\nPerforms additional job-related duties for husbandry and research support as required.\nMaintain daily records.\nQualifications\nAbility to work with animals in a lab setting.\nAbility to follow and accurately execute SOPs.\nExperience in or ability to learn a variety of animal-based research techniques.\nExperience in or ability to learn general laboratory techniques such as micro pipetting and aseptic technique.\nExperience with Microsoft Word and Excel.\nStrong communication and organizational skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nExcellent time management skills.\nAbility to lift 30 pounds and perform moderate manual labor.\nBS/BA degree or Associates Degree with experience in related field. \n0-2+ years of experience in related field.\nAALAS certification is a plus\nCompensation Statement\nThe expected base salary for this position is: $42350.00 to $55000.00. 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