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.

Responsibilities:

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

Train personnel

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

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.

We Offer:

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)

Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Business Casual Environment

Credit Union

Visit us at http://www.invivotek.com/

Invivotek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.