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 experienced Research Associate III - In Vivo to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.
As the Research Associate III - In Vivo, you will be responsible for performing required in vivo techniques and for helping to advance our client’s drug research and development pipeline. This role is inviting applications from in vivo researchers who are excited to be part of a scientific team dedicated to unraveling the fundamentals of the aging process with a view to identifying targets and pathways suitable for therapeutic intervention. In particular, we are looking for an experienced research associate with a background and training in vivo physiology/biology and interested to apply this training to advance our understanding of aging and its impact on the pathophysiology of disease.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Execution of physiological and behavioral assays of aging mouse models
• Takedowns and dissection of tissues for processing for “omics” analyses
• Applying in vivo approaches to preclinical validation of target molecules
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic in-vivo laboratory techniques, including blood collection, injections, tissue processing, and euthanasia in rodents.
• Ability to manage small studies and train staff independently.
• Participate in experimental design and planning as well as assemble, set up, and operate any necessary experimental equipment.
• Execution of mouse physiologic and behavioral assays including grip strength, metabolic cages, glucose/insulin tolerance
• Necropsy and tissue collection in rodents
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors of Science or Associate of Science degree in a Life Science discipline, such as physiology, biology, veterinary science, or a related field or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and Five (5) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above

OR

• High School diploma/GED and Seven (7) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: AALAS Certification at the LATg level preferred.

The pay range for this position is $50 - 52 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

• Execution of physiological and behavioral assays of aging mouse models
• Takedowns and dissection of tissues for processing for “omics” analyses
• Applying in vivo approaches to preclinical validation of target molecules
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic in-vivo laboratory techniques, including blood collection, injections, tissue processing, and euthanasia in rodents.
• Ability to manage small studies and train staff independently.
• Participate in experimental design and planning as well as assemble, set up, and operate any necessary experimental equipment.
• Execution of mouse physiologic and behavioral assays including grip strength, metabolic cages, glucose/insulin tolerance
• Necropsy and tissue collection in rodents
• Perform all other related duties as assigned