Clinical Research Scientist

A highly organized, exceptionally self-motivated, and team-oriented Associate Scientist or Scientist with strong hands-on rodent handling, dosing, fluid, and tissue collection experience is sought to join the in vivo pharmacology team. The role involves collaborating closely within the team and cross-functionally to plan and execute complex in vivo pharmacology studies, develop custom animal models, and generate high-quality data to support early-stage research pipelines. Key Responsibilities:Administer therapeutic agents to rodents through a variety of routes (including intraperitoneal, intravenous, oral, retroorbital, intrathecal, intratracheal, subcutaneous, intracerebroventricular).Perform blood collection through various routes (including submandibular, saphenous vein, tail vein, cardiac puncture).Perform necropsy, tissue collections, and perfusions.Monitor animal health, record clinical observations, and maintain accurate study records.Assist in developing, optimizing, and validating rodent disease models.Collaborate closely with in vivo team members, vivarium staff, internal project leads, and ex vivo analysis teams.Author and review protocols and electronic notebook entries.Analyze and present data to project teams.Follow institutionally approved animal protocols, IACUC guidelines, and adhere to all ethical, regulatory, and safety standards in an AAALAC accredited environment.Skills:Experience with hands-on in vivo research, including work with rodents.Knowledge in standard rodent in vivo techniques (dosing, handling, restraint, sample collection).Comprehensive experience in standard fluid collection techniques, including tail vein and saphenous vein.Experience with and demonstrated excellence in tissue collection and animal necropsy.Education:Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in biology, animal sciences, pharmacology, or related field with 5 years of relevant industry experience or a Master's degree with 2 years of industry experience.Weekend work will be required. The candidate will be working at the Rutgers Piscataway campus on Hoes Lane in the research tower. There will be limited to no need for them to go to the Bridgewater campus.6-month contract Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.