Senior Research Associate

Genesis Global Group • Hamilton Township, NJ

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About The Position

Invivotek LLC, a member of the Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a contract research organization focused on in vivo pharmacology studies in mice and rats, particularly in immunology, oncology, metabolic disease, and neurodegenerative disease. The Senior Research Associate performs in vivo and in vitro bioassays on mice and rats and leads and executes basic and complex rodent experiments. The role calls for a learning mindset, understanding of scientific methods, excellent communication and computer skills, and the ability to work in a highly interactive, multidisciplinary team. Rodent surgery skills are required; tissue culture experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Life Sciences.
• 2–6 years of experience with in vivo mouse and/or rat biology.
• Required rodent surgery skills.
• Excellent knowledge of mouse physiology and experience with in vivo mouse procedures.
• Ability to use web resources to perform research-related literature searches.
• Ability to compile and clearly communicate experimental methods and results to supervisors and team members.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dosages, concentrations, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Developing knowledge of biostatistics.
• Ability to use scientific reasoning and problem-solving in an experimental setting.
• Ability to understand and follow established protocols.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of information technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a highly interactive, multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tissue culture methods.
• Familiarity with Visual Basic for macro writing.
• AALAS certification (not required).
• Biochemical and molecular biology skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex in vivo assays and other bioassays in mice to validate potential drug development targets and characterize pharmacological compounds.
• Set up and conduct experiments with minimum supervision.
• Collect and record research data and experimental procedures in a laboratory notebook.
• Suggest and implement modifications to experimental procedures and data analyses to improve reliability and time efficiency.
• Assist in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting relevant equipment.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Handle and restrain mice and rats properly.
• Prepare animals for dosing, necropsy, or other procedures.
• Administer test substances through multiple routes of administration.
• Weigh animals accurately and perform clinical observations.
• Perform occasional weekend work if and when required.
• Perform basic animal identification techniques and caliper measurements.
• Collect blood and tissue specimens using basic methods.
• Train personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary policies (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental short-term disability)
• Legal plan and identity theft protection
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Business casual environment
• Credit union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior