Comparative Medicine Research Associate

General Summary: The Comparative Medicine team is seeking an energetic, compassionate, results-oriented individual to perform in vivo studies and monitor the health and wellbeing of laboratory rodents in a 27,000 sq. ft. AAALAC-accredited vivarium. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Independently perform dosing (IV, IP, PO, SC, IM), blood sampling, anesthesia, euthanasia, tissue harvest, and data recording; collect and process other samples under direction of a veterinarian or senior research associate Under minimal direction, perform surgical preparation and provide post-operative care and monitoring Collaborate with research scientists; work flexibly based on animal study timelines/readouts Independently perform data acquisition and entry; provide documentation of protocol deviations; execute studies using good documentation practices and adherence to facility guidelines, policies, and SOPs Monitor health and behavior and assist with veterinary treatments Assist with oversight of procedure room spaces; maintain inspection readiness and ensure supplies are stocked Support rotating weekend/holiday/overtime coverage as needed Other duties as needed Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science 1–4 years lab animal research experience; proficiency with rodent techniques, anatomy, and behavior AALAS technical certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG) preferred Strong oral/written communication; collaborative work practices; familiarity with data acquisition and protocol management software; Microsoft Office Pay Range: $30–$45 #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics