Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : In-Vivo Research Associate Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented In-Vivo Research Associate to support preclinical studies involving laboratory animals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in animal handling, randomization procedures, mortality tracking, and general animal husbandry. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and welfare of in-vivo studies conducted in support of drug development and biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal care and husbandry tasks, including feeding, cage cleaning, and health monitoring.
• Execute study protocols involving animal dosing, sample collection, and behavioral observations.
• Conduct randomization of animals into study groups using approved methods to ensure unbiased data collection.
• Accurately record and report mortality counts and clinical observations in accordance with study protocols.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation of all procedures and observations.
• Collaborate with study directors and veterinary staff to ensure animal welfare and protocol adherence.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance and other relevant guidelines.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives related to in-vivo techniques and animal care.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The position requires onsite work 7 days a week, with the need to work holidays and weekends until the end of the year. The schedule includes front-half and back-half shifts with rotating schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hercules, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hercules,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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