Clinical Research Scientist - Associate-Senior-C

Reference: 630709Posted: 2026-09-04Location: Piscataway, New JerseyCompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io:This company is seeking a highly organized, exceptionally self-motivated, and team-oriented In Vivo Associate Scientist or Scientist with strong hands-on rodent handling, dosing, fluid and tissue collection experience to join the in vivo pharmacology team. The In Vivo Associate Scientist or Scientist will collaborate closely within the team and cross-functionally to plan and execute complex in vivo pharmacology studies, develop custom animal models, and generate high quality data to support the early-stage research pipeline.Key Responsibilities:Representative responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:Administer therapeutic agents to rodents through a variety of routes (including intraperitoneal, intravenous, oral, retroorbital, intrathecal, intratracheal, subcutaneous, intracerebroventricular).Perform blood collection through various routes (including submandibular, saphenous vein, tail vein, cardiac puncture).Perform necropsy, tissue collections, and perfusions.Monitor animal health, record clinical observations, and maintain accurate study records.Assist in developing, optimizing, and validating rodent disease models.Collaborate closely with in vivo team members, vivarium staff, internal project leads, and ex vivo analysis teams.Follow institutionally approved animal protocols, IACUC guidelines, and adhere to all ethical, regulatory, and safety standards in an AAALAC accredited environment.Requirements:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal sciences, pharmacology or related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of industry experience.Experience with hands on in vivo research including work with rodents.Knowledge in standard rodent in vivo techniques (dosing, handling, restraint, sample collection)Comprehensive experience in standard fluid collection techniques including tail vein and saphenous vein.Experience with and demonstrated excellence in tissue collection and animal necropsy.