Research Associate - In-Vivo

Research Associate - In-VivoIn-Vivo Pharmacology Research Associate Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking Research Associate, In-Vivo for a contract-to-hire position for a company in Thousand Oaks, CA. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Empowering Experts.

Provide daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals in compliance with institutional standardsPerform in vivo procedures including rodent handling, blood collection, dosing via multiple routes (IV, IP, SC, PO), urine collection, necropsy, and tissue harvesting in accordance with approved IACUC protocols and AAALAC guidelinesPerform stereotactic surgeries in rodent models, particularly for neurological disease applicationsPrepare procedure rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and materialsSupport the design, planning, and execution of in vivo pharmacology studies, including early exploratory models, tolerability, PK/PD, and efficacy assessmentsConduct studies across multiple animal models to evaluate therapeutic candidates using diverse biological and functional readoutsPlan and manage animal breeding, monitor litters, perform genotyping, identify phenotypes, and maintain disease model coloniesMaintain accurate, detailed, and compliant records of all experimental procedures and animal useCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including discovery scientists and in vivo pharmacology colleaguesContribute to biomarker analyses (e.g., ELISA, PCR, Luminex) in tissues and biological samples, as neededApply strong organizational and laboratory management practices to support efficient study executionQualifications: B.S. or M.S. in a relevant scientific discipline 3+ years of hands-on animal research experienceStrong technical expertise in rodent handling, dosing, and biological sample collectionSolid understanding of laboratory operations, equipment, and vivarium safety standardsExperience with animal colony management is preferred