Research Associate , Imaging

at  Charles River Laboratories

Req ID #: 222988
Location:Cambridge, MA, US, 02139
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Research Associate/ Imaging for our Insourcing Solutions Department based in Cambridge, MA.

As the Research Associate/Imaging, you will perform multi-modality imaging studies, preclinical imaging data acquisition, image data processing and analysis, may also work with other scientists for in vivo and ex vivo imaging experiments.

You may also be tasked with the following:

• Maintain and demonstrate positive working relationships with investigators and

technicians.

• Perform laboratory tasks in support of in vivo studies
• Preparation and administration of therapeutic agents through differing routes of

administration (e.g. IP, IV, SC, or oral gavage).

• Weighing of animals prior to dosing with test substances
• Blood and tissue sample collection
• Accurate collection of customer data and input into customer database
• Read basic study protocols and extract pertinent information
• Work effectively and productively while maintaining integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to plan and organize studies effectively
• Record project data in accordance with SOPs and/or applicable regulations
• Perform data collection using. whole-body optical imaging, high-field MRI, micro-CT,

mouse-PET, intravital confocal microscopy, and ultrasound micro-imaging systems as well

as digital image analysis workstations.

• Performing preclinical imaging data acquisition, image data processing and

analysis, may also work with other scientists for in vivo and ex vivo imaging

experiments.

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned