Temp Sr Associate Scientist

About the role

The Auditory group is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to support the development of therapies to treat hearing loss. This is a hands-on, in vivo-focused role in which you will be central to our preclinical studies that drive our discovery and development efforts toward new medicines.

Responsibilities

• Performing a broad range of in vivo procedures in mice, including survival and terminal blood collection.
• Carrying out systemic dosing and delivery via intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous.
• Performing specialized inner ear procedures such as perilymph collection and other microsurgical techniques.
• Handling and caring for mice, including performing procedures like tissue sample collection.
• Harvesting and collecting a range of tissues for downstream molecular and histological analysis.
• Ex vivo tissue processing, including dissection, fixation, decalcification, embedding, and cryosectioning.
• Supporting the planning and execution of in vivo studies and helping train and guide junior team members on procedures.
• Maintaining detailed, accurate documentation of in vivo procedures and study records in compliance with IACUC protocols.
• Collaborating closely with study directors, veterinary staff, and cross-functional research teams.

Requirements

• B.S. with relevant experience or M.S. degree in Animal Science, Physiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
• Proven hands-on experience with rodent in vivo techniques, including bleeds, systemic dosing, and tissue collection.
• Familiarity with post-mortem tissue processing (perfusion, dissection, fixation, sectioning) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and thorough, with a strong commitment to animal welfare and ethical research practices.
• Adaptable and comfortable learning and refining new surgical and procedural techniques.
• Communicate openly and frequently with study directors, your manager, and team members.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with rodent in vivo techniques, including bleeds, systemic dosing, and tissue collection.
• Familiarity with post-mortem tissue processing (perfusion, dissection, fixation, sectioning).

Benefits

• Annual bonuses or other incentive plans.
• Equity awards.
• Pension or retirement benefits.
• 401(k) company match.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Fitness centers.
• Insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
• Paid time off.
• Family support benefits.

Pay

Final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience.

Schedule

Many roles are required to be performed on-site.