Job Title: In Vivo Research Associate

Work Location: On-site in Carlsbad, CA

Job Description:

Position Summary:
As a Research Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting in vivo studies for medical device testing. This position requires a solid foundation in animal anatomy, physiology, and surgery, as you'll be helping to develop and support in vivo models to assess therapeutics and medical devices for various health indications.

Responsibilities:

• Administer test substances through various methods, including oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intramuscular routes.
• Oversee and monitor animal health and well-being.
• Collect biological specimens, such as blood, from laboratory animals.
• Conduct study-related activities in alignment with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) regulations, study protocols, and internal SOPs.
• Review and maintain quality control of study documentation.
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for different species of laboratory animals.
• Prepare for studies by labeling collection tubes and setting up study rooms.
• Place catheters in large animals and perform biopsies, skin excisions, necropsies, and tissue collection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including study directors, principal investigators, QC/QA, and account managers.
• Maintain precise records in internal databases.
• Support internal research projects to enhance service offerings.
• Utilize aseptic techniques as needed and perform other tasks as directed.

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma (HSD/GED) or an Associate's degree; a Bachelor of Science (BS) is preferred, especially for senior-level roles.
• Background in lab animal (in vivo) research is essential.
• Experience with large mammal is required

Schedule/ Shift: Monday-Friday 9-5

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.