Research Associate

Research Associate

Required Qualifications • BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field with 1+ years of small animal in vivo experience or equivalent experience. • Strong experience with small animal handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection. • Excellent communication, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications • Ability to design and conduct in vivo studies independently. • Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques. Must Have (Technical/Non-Technical Skills) • Technical Skills Non-Technical Skills o Hands-on experience with common animal administration routes such as i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing. o Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data. o Strong communication skills. o High sense of responsibility and accountability. o Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Nice to have • Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques. • Familiarity with computational data analysis with bulk RNAseq or ScRNAseq data. • Experience working in a regulated or pharmaceutical/biotech research environment.

Description: Working Model: Fully Onsite Working Days: Monday through Friday Working Hours: Standard 8-hour shift Interview Format: Two Rounds (1. Hiring Manager [30 minutes], 2. Panel - on-site [60 minutes])

Job Summary We are seeking a Research Associate with hands-on experience in small laboratory animal in vivo studies. This role will support animal monitoring, dosing, necropsy, organ collection, sample processing and related study activities, including work with infectious and/or biohazardous materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, flexible, and committed to safe and ethical laboratory practices.

Key Responsibilities • Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection. • Conduct dosing via routes such as i.p., s.c and p.o. • Maintain accurate study records and communicate progress clearly with team members. • Assist with lab operations, including ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, autoclaving materials, inventory tracking, and proper biohazardous/chemical waste disposal. • Provide weekend and off-hours weekday coverage as required.