Contract Research Associate (In Vivo)

Company Overview

We are looking for dedicated professionals who thrive on tackling complex challenges and are committed to improving the lives of patients. If you value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and are eager to contribute to advancing therapies for renal diseases, we encourage you to join our team. Based in the state-of-the-art Bakar Labs in Berkeley, CA, we are focused on pioneering medicines that make a meaningful impact.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with a strong background in preclinical drug discovery and in vivo research. This individual will join our dynamic team and contribute to advancing our pipeline for kidney diseases. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting in vivo research efforts, with a focus on rodent studies, animal colony management, and lab operation support. This is a projected year long contract.

• Collaborate with scientists to evaluate novel therapeutic candidates using transgenic mouse models, including target validation and mechanism of action studies.
• Oversee and maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, colony expansion, and accurate inventory tracking of vivarium supplies.
• Perform routine in vivo tasks, including animal handling, dosing (PO, IV, IP, SC), blood and tissue collection, sample processing, anesthesia administration, and euthanasia as needed.
• Monitor animal health, maintain compliance with IACUC protocols, and ensure ethical standards in animal care.
• Provide detailed documentation of experimental protocols, observations, and results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to discussions on in vivo models and study outcomes.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the team and contribute to maintaining aggressive project timelines.

• Education: B.Sc degree in a relevant scientific field with 1-2 years of hands-on experience in preclinical research or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent relevant experience. Industry experience is advantageous but not required.
• In Vivo Expertise: Proficiency in rodent handling required; experience with dosing techniques (e.g., IV, IP, SC), blood/tissue collection, and surgical techniques a plus.
• Mouse Colony Management: Demonstrated experience in managing transgenic mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and maintenance.
• Laboratory Skills: Experience with in vivo sample processing and preparation for downstream assays such as histology or molecular analyses.
• Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Organization: Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to Safety: Adherence to laboratory safety and ethical standards in animal research.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to team priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and external recruiters. No fees will be paid for such submissions.