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Pharmaron · 1 month ago

In Vivo Research Associate I, II, or III

San Diego, CA, USA, 92037

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$32/hr - $35/hr

1+ years exp

Pharmaron San Diego is seeking a motivated In Vivo Research Associate (I, II, or III) to join our Ophthalmology team. In this role, you will support preclinical in vivo ophthalmic studies and contribute to developing novel therapies for eye diseases.

BiotechnologyChemicalPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Administer test substances using routes such as oral gavage, SQ, IV, ID, and topical ocular dosing across multiple species

Observe, monitor, and assess animal health and welfare

Perform biological specimen collection, including blood draws and tissue sampling from various laboratory species

Execute study tasks in compliance with GLP regulations, study protocols, SOPs, and company policies

Perform Intraocular Pressure (IOP) measurements using Pneumatonometer or Tonovet

Restrain and handle animals for ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic assessments

Assist with necropsies and ophthalmic tissue collections

Support surgical procedures and provide assistance to the operating surgeon

Perform and monitor anesthesia and analgesia, including post-operative recovery

Conduct study setup activities including room preparation, supply staging, and tube labeling

Perform aseptic techniques and follow biosafety and animal care guidelines

Place catheters in small and large animals as required by study design

Maintain accurate, timely data entry in internal systems including eQCM, Provantis, and Vivarium+

Perform other duties as directed by Management

Qualification

Vivo ResearchOphthalmic ProceduresVeterinary TechnologyRegistered Veterinary TechnicianAnimal HandlingSpecimen CollectionAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivation

Required

Hands-on experience working with laboratory animals

Experience administering test articles

Experience collecting specimens

Experience performing ophthalmic procedures in a fast-paced research environment

In Vivo Research Associate I: Associate degree in veterinary technology with 1-2 years of experience, or BS with 1 year of experience

In Vivo Research Associate II: Associate degree in veterinary technology with 3 years relevant experience, or BS with 2 years of experience

In Vivo Research Associate III: Associate degree in veterinary technology with 4 years relevant experience, or BS with 3 years of experience

A combination of education and relevant hands-on experience will be considered

Preferred

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is highly desired, particularly for candidates with anesthesia, surgical support, or ophthalmic procedure experience

Prior experience in ophthalmology, in vivo models, or preclinical research

Working knowledge of animal handling, dosing techniques, clinical observations, and specimen collection

Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and ability to follow strict regulatory procedures

Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to adapt to a dynamic team environment