In Vivo Research Technician

Role Responsibilities

• Perform intravitreal injections to express ambient-light sensitive opsins in the mouse retina.
• Perform intracranial injections.
• Assist with more complex surgeries and workflows.
• Perform SQ and IM injections with test articles.
• Run animal behavior experiments to assess visual and motor function.
• Transcardial perfusions, dissections, and tissue processing.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency with intravitreal (IVT) injections.
• Proficiency with intracranial rodent survival surgeries.
• Proficiency with rodent behavioral assays.
• Proficiency with perfusions and post-hoc dissection and tissue collection.
• Ability to rigorously follow standard operating procedures, including detailed documentation of your work, to ensure consistent work.
• Thrives when working collaboratively and is passionate about doing rigorous science.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Commitment to helping foster a respectful and supportive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with retinal and brain histology.
• Proficiency level with survival rodent surgeries.
• Experience with molecular techniques like nuclear isolation and PCR.
• Experience in mammalian cell handling and cryobank retrieval with strong aseptic technique.

Pay & Benefits

Salary/Pay Range: For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $25-$40 per hour + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits: At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.