Research Associate | In-Vivo Pharmacology

A growing biotechnology organization with a strong preclinical pipeline is focused on advancing novel therapeutic programs for serious diseases. The company emphasizes high-quality in vivo data generation to support early discovery and translational research. The environment is hands‑on, collaborative, and well-suited for scientists who enjoy daily bench and animal work within a close-knit research team.

We are hiring an In Vivo Research Associate to support day-to-day animal studies at an onsite research facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 40-hour/week contract role with potential for long-term employment.

This is a hands‑on position focused on routine in vivo work rather than advanced or complex surgical techniques. The ideal candidate has prior experience working with laboratory animals and is comfortable performing standard procedures as part of a collaborative in vivo team.

• Daily care and handling of laboratory animals in compliance with approved protocols
• Performing routine in vivo procedures such as dosing, blood collection, tissue harvesting, and necropsy
• Supporting animal colony maintenance and general vivarium‑related activities
• Assisting with in vivo pharmacology studies, including sample collection and basic data recording
• Maintaining accurate records and study documentation, including use of spreadsheets and electronic systems
• Preparing work areas and equipment for animal procedures
• Working closely with in vivo team members and collaborating with scientists across functions

• Prior hands‑on experience working with laboratory animals (academia or industry)
• Approximately 3+ years of experience supporting animal colonies or in vivo studies preferred
• Comfortable with routine animal handling, dosing, and tissue collection
• Experience in an academic lab or while completing a degree is acceptable
• Basic wet‑lab skills; exposure to assays such as PCR or Western blotting is a plus but not required
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working with Excel spreadsheets and routine documentation
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and collaborative with a strong work ethic
• Education level and institution are flexible; practical animal experience is the priority

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Temporary

Job function:
Consulting

Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Research Services

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