GT Bio
Independent Contractor – In Vivo Research Associates
Cambridge · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
PharmacologyCRISPRFlow CytometryMolecular BiologyResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in rodent in vivo techniques and experience preparing and sectioning tissues for histological, molecular, or cellular characterization.
- This is a contract, onsite position based in the Cambridge, MA area and will involve work at local vivarium and CRO facilities, including Charles River Laboratories.
- Time commitment: Approximately 5-10 hours per week, with scheduling dependent on study timelines and animal facility availability.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform rodent dosing procedures, including intravenous (tail vein), intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and other routes of administration in accordance with study protocols.
- Support the execution of preclinical studies in mouse and rat models while ensuring compliance with approved IACUC protocols and institutional animal care guidelines.
- Perform animal handling, restraint, clinical observations, body weight measurements, and general study support activities.
- Perform transcardial perfusions and tissue fixation procedures to support histology, immunohistochemistry, and other downstream tissue-based assays.
- Maintain accurate and organized experimental records, study documentation, and data entry in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- GT Biosciences is seeking a detail-oriented Contract In Vivo Research Associate / Scientist to support studies in mouse models.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in Biology, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Demonstrated proficiency performing mouse intravenous (tail vein) injections independently and reproducibly.
- Hands-on experience with intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and other rodent dosing techniques.
- Experience with rodent handling, restraint, monitoring, and general in vivo study procedures.
- Experience performing tissue and organ collection, necropsy, and tissue processing.
- Experience performing transcardial perfusions and tissue fixation procedures for tissue preservation and downstream histological or molecular analyses.
- Ability to independently plan and execute assigned study activities with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal and external teams.
- Ability to travel locally to animal research facilities in the Greater Boston/Cambridge area as needed.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality experimental execution.
Nice to have
- Two or more years of industry, CRO, academic, or biotechnology experience supporting in vivo pharmacology, translational research, or drug development programs.
- Experience with blood collection techniques, including submandibular, saphenous, tail vein, and terminal cardiac puncture.
- Experience preparing tissues for flow cytometry, histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, or related downstream analyses.
- Familiarity with oncology, immunology, cell therapy, gene therapy, biologics, or other advanced therapeutic modalities.
- Experience working at external animal research facilities, including Charles River Laboratories or similar institutions.
- Experience with rat studies and additional dosing or surgical procedures.
- Experience with tissue sectioning, cryosectioning, microtomy, or histological sample preparation.
- Familiarity with tissue processing workflows, including preparation of fresh, frozen, and fixed brain specimens.
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