Job Details

Duties:    
 
* Independently initiates and completes routine in vivo studies efficiently, with minimal supervision. Interprets experimental outcomes and recommends appropriate follow-up.
* Demonstrates technical proficiency supporting the development and validation of rodent models for cardiometabolic diseases. 
* Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
* Proposes new ideas and technologies, builds support, and implements improvements based on scientific and technical expertise. and an understanding of the drug discovery and development process.
* Independently operates and maintains laboratory equipment and troubleshoots issues effectively.
* Communicates work effectively, both orally and in writing; contributes to protocols, procedures, and technical reports; and provides input for scientific reports.
* Records, analyzes, and reports data with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct.
* Complies with applicable regulations and performs all work safely; maintains accurate records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
 
Skills:    
* Contributes to design and execution of in vivo studies relevant to cardio-renal metabolic diseases (kidney injury, cardiovascular and metabolic driven cardio-renal dysfunction.)
* Perform dosing procedures (oral gavage, IP/IV/SC injections), physiological monitoring, and sample collection (blood, urine, tissues).
* Conduct functional assessments, such as blood pressure measurements, echocardiography support, telemetry, metabolic cage studies, and renal function assays.
* Process and analyze biological samples, including histology, biomarker assays, qPCR, ELISA, and other molecular or biochemical readouts.
* Maintain high-quality documentation, including study protocols, animal records, raw data, and reports compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
* Collaborate cross functionally with pharmacology, pathology, bioanalytics, and therapeutic area biology teams to interpret data and refine study designs.
* Ensure compliance with IACUC protocols, ethical animal care standards, and institutional guidelines.
* Contribute to scientific discussions, present data at team meetings, and support preparation of internal reports and external publications.
* Requires moderate physical activity to perform work in the vivarium and laboratory, including (but not limited to) standing for extended durations (>2 hours), working under a biosafety hood/cabinet for extended durations (>2 hours), bending, lifting (up to 20 lbs), squatting, pushing/pulling, and reaching. Also requires daily handling and restraint of small laboratory animals (rats, mice; >50 at a time), often within a specified timeframe.
* Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory, eye, hand, and foot protection.
* Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and support weekend work as needed.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast?paced research environment.
 
 
Education:    
* Master’s Degree with 2-3 years experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.
* Understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and disease mechanisms relevant to cardio?renal biology.
 

Pay Rate Range: $30-41/hr depending on experience