Research Associate – In Vivo Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Research Associate with strong in vivo expertise and hands-on surgical experience in rodents to play a critical role in executing and scaling our in vivo operations. This is a highly hands-on position at the core of our experimental work, requiring independence, precision, and the ability to deliver consistent and reproducible high-quality execution across multiple studies.

In vivo expertise and hands-on surgical experience

• Execute complex in vivo studies in rodents, including execution of advanced surgical procedures and managing day-to-day study activities, including scheduling, dosing, monitoring, and data collection.
• Perform tissue collection, processing, coordination of downstream analyses (e.g., immunofluorescence, H&E staining, and ELISAs) and support histology and immunological assays as needed.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and contribute to protocol optimization and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to ensure seamless execution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and audit-ready study documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to animal welfare, regulatory, and biosafety standards.

Requirements

• BS, BA, or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant academic or industry experience, including strong hands-on in vivo research expertise – particularly in rodent stereotaxic surgery (handling, dosing, monitoring, and post-operative care) – and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, rigorously documented studies while balancing speed and precision across multiple concurrent experiments.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple concurrent studies.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality, reproducibility, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with ability to coordinate across teams.