The Research Assistant will support preclinical studies at all stages through the execution of cardiac, behavioral, and muscle-based functional outcomes to characterize rodent models and assist in testing drug efficacy.
Type: Contract to hire (1 year)
Shift: Monday-Friday 1st shift
Pay: $23-$25/hr
Primary Responsibilities:
• Executes functional outcomes including open-field assessment, rotarod, grip strength, gait analysis, plethysmography, ECG, etc.
• Supports Animal Outcomes staff in setting up and performing outcomes, including QCing and inputting data.
• Assist in ordering, and stocking inventory and perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Study Protocols.
• Document with strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Humanely and confidently handling rodents.
Desired Skills and Education:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree, scientific field preferred.
• Passionate about animal welfare.
• Experience in laboratory animal handling and restraint techniques.
