RA In Vivo Non-Tumor Disease Model

Medicilon is seeking an entry-level Research Associate to support in vivo non-tumor disease model studies using rodent models. This role focuses on hands-on animal study execution while ensuring animal health welfare and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with scientists and veterinary staff to support preclinical research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal handling and restraint using approved procedures
• Understand and adherence to safety animal welfare and regulatory standards
• Prepare formulations and perform dose calculations
• Administer test articles via common routes (e.g. oral gavage IV SC IP)
• Conduct basic tissue and blood collection (e.g. spleen liver cardiac puncture IV sampling)
• Monitor animals during in-life phases including body weight clinical observations and measurements
• Observe and report animal health and welfare concerns during procedures
• Support study setup activities including:
• IACUC and protocol review
• Labeling of collection materials
• Animal room and study room preparation
• Execute laboratory work in accordance with approved study plans IACUC protocols and SOPs

Qualifications

Required:

• A.A./A.S. or B.A./B.S. in animal science life sciences or a related field
• 612 months of hands-on laboratory animal experience

Preferred:

• Basic in vivo technical skills
• ALAT certification
• Familiarity with regulated research environments (GLP experience a plus)