Animal Research Associate/Technician (Temporary)

Aragen Bioscience•Morgan Hill, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aragen Bioscience is a leading contract research organization focused on accelerating product development. Aragen’s offerings include antibody discovery, recombinant protein production and purification, stable cell line development as well as cell-based assays and in vivo models of disease. We offer clients high quality service and superior R&D partnerships. We are currently seeking an experienced animal technician for our in vivo research projects. Initially Temporary may convert to direct role.

Requirements

Several years of pertinent experience in a small to medium scale animal care facility.
High school degree or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with handling laboratory rodents.
Proficient with compound dosing and collection of samples for PK/PD.
Competent at entering data onto a laptop computer.
Availability to work variable schedule including weekends and holidays.
Accurate record keeping and troubleshooting skills.
Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to meet strict timelines.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, goal oriented, team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience in surgical techniques and/or in vivo disease models is highly desired.
AALAS certification (ALAT or higher) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties involving the daily care of research animals for experimental purposes.
Daily health monitoring (taking body weight measurement).
Collecting other in vivo data (e.g., tumor measurement).
Dosing of animals (ip, iv, sc, and po).
Collecting the organ samples (bleeding i.e., tail or retro-orbital bleeding, or cardiac bleeding and extracting organ tissues).
Direct handling of laboratory mice with a potential work with rats and other rodents.
Work in a barrier facility and wearing proper PPE.
Accurate record keeping and troubleshooting skills.
Apply principles of sanitizing and disinfecting cages in compliance with AAALAC standards.