Crown Bioscience · 5 hours ago
Senior Research Associate, In Vivo
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expCrown Bioscience is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate to join their contract research team. The In-Vivo Senior Research Associate plays a critical role in the execution of in-vivo studies, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and precise technical execution while supporting client-sponsored projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Work closely with Study Directors, Coordinators, and In-Vivo Managers to ensure studies follow protocols, SOPs, and company policies
Track time spent on projects and maintain accurate project logs
Prepare animals for procedures (e.g., shaving, ear tagging) and perform humane euthanasia in mice
Ensure animal welfare and report abnormalities promptly
Administer therapeutic agents via multiple routes (IP, PO, SC, IM, ID, IN, IV)
Perform subcutaneous inoculations, surgical implantations, and advanced in-vivo procedures with minimal supervision
Demonstrate willingness to learn new techniques and procedures as necessary for sponsored projects, including complex techniques such as orthotopic implantations and model validation
Collect body weight data, tumor volume measurements, and clinical observations
Provide feedback to team members on project progress
Collect tissue and blood samples; process and ship to sponsors or internal teams
Track samples and facilitate timely shipment to sponsor companies
Maintain clean workspaces, stock supplies, and assist with sample shipping
Serve as team leader and/or mentor for other team members as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in animal science or related field
5+ years of experience performing in-vivo procedures in a Vivarium environment is required
Comfortable working in a laboratory animal research environment
Demonstrated advanced technical expertise in essential in vivo murine oncology tumor models, including: Animal handling, Tumor implantation and measurement, Gross necropsy, Drug preparation, Subcutaneous inoculations, Drug administration via multiple routes, Organ and tumor harvesting, Minor survival surgery, In-life and terminal blood collection
Preferred
AALAS certification at LAT level or higher is preferred
Company
Crown Bioscience
CrownBio is helping provide clarity of action in the fight against cancer and diabetes.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.1MKey Investors
Lilly Asia VenturesQiming Venture Partners
2025-11-13Acquired
2014-05-23Series D· $26.6M
2011-05-04Series C· $28.8M
Leadership Team
Keefe Chng
Executive Director, Chief Scientific Officer
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