Animal Technician, Preclinical Studies
Capricor Therapeutics•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Animal Technician will be responsible for performing in vivo studies including compound dosing, sample collection and analysis for data generation. The position will afford the opportunity to work alongside a highly dynamic and collaborative team to develop an entirely new therapeutic modality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field, or equivalent hands-on research experience
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience working with rodent models in a research or pharmaceutical industry
- Significant experience working with rodent models in a research or pharmaceutical setting
- Demonstrated proficiency with standard animal handling protocols and facility safety practices
- Familiarity with animal husbandry systems, welfare regulations, and institutional policies
- Self-motivated with a strong drive to learn and contribute to organizational goals
- Adaptable, with a firm commitment to scientific rigor and excellence
- Highly collaborative; thrives in multidisciplinary, fast-paced research environments
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Perform rodent dosing studies via intraperitoneal (IP), subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), and intratumoral (IT) routes
- Administer compounds by intravenous (IV) injection
- Collect biological specimens including blood via submandibular and/or cardiac puncture
- Conduct necropsies and tissue collection in accordance with approved protocols
- Support the preclinical team with daily in vivo activities and experimental procedures
- Maintain breeding colonies, husbandry programs, and genotyping workflows
- Collect and process genotyping samples; support genotyping assay development
- Adhere to IACUC-approved protocols, policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Follow established SOPs and research guidelines governing animal care and facility operations
- Collect experimental data including body weight, blood analyses, and other project-specific measurements
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all procedures, observations, and results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
