Our client - a global pharmaceutical powerhouse, known for developing and manufacturing a wide array of world-class pharmaceutical drugs, life-saving vaccines, and innovative animal-health products - is in search of an Animal Research Associate to join their dynamic team.

Type: Contract (2 yrs)
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: Up to $31.69/hr

Responsibilities:

• Support preclinical discovery programs focused on oncology drug discovery.
• Conduct cell culture and prepare in vivo samples for analysis.
• Formulate compounds and administer doses to laboratory animals.
• Report and analyze data from experiments, including ELISA or MSD-based assays.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and effective project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• AS/BS/BA in Biology, Animal Science, or relevant fields.
• 3-6 years of hands-on laboratory experience, specifically with lab mice.
• Proficient in animal handling techniques, including restraint and dosing (particularly via intravenous/tail vein administration).
• Skilled in compound preparation and formulation.
• Proficiency in cell culture techniques.
• Experience performing ELISA or similar assays.
• Familiarity with data graphing software such as Excel or GraphPad PRISM is a plus.