Animal Research Associate

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Tarrytown, GA

2d • $26 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Animal Research Associate to join the VelociGene team. This person would manipulate, observe and care for genetically altered rodents to prepare them for study. The execution of above tasks will be guided by the Velocigene Data Management System and by instruction from the Vivarium manager. Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.

Requirements

• Minimum of an A.A. degree with some biology course work or a minimum of 2 years experience working with laboratory animals preferred.
• Previous work with the handling of laboratory rodents is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Looking to further their skills and knowledge in lab animal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Performs certain basic tasks vital for the processing of genetically altered rodents such as animal identification by marking, breeding, weaning, and collection of tissue samples for DNA or RNA analysis.
• Performs a natural history analysis when requested.
• Records crucial data in the Velocigene Data Management System.
• Handles other responsibilities including, but not limited to, the breeding of rodents serving as embryo donors and recipients.
• Performs husbandry (cage changing) duties.
• Performs additional responsibilities related to the packing and shipping of rodents as well as some basic vivarium tasks such as ordering supplies, and general maintenance when needed.

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree