Medix · 2 months ago
Research Associate II - Large Animals
Medix is dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. The Research Associate supports preclinical research operations within the Large Animal team, performing technical procedures and supporting toxicology and pharmacology studies while ensuring compliance with GLP standards.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and conduct technical procedures (blood collection, IV administration, injections, anesthesia, dosing)
Handle, restrain, and provide clinical care to animals (primates 2-5kg, beagles)
Accurately document and collect study data in compliance with SOPs and GLP standards
Operate laboratory equipment (glucometer, pumps, thermometers)
Monitor and report changes in animal health, behavior, or housing conditions
Maintain veterinary instruments, study ancillaries, and facility organization
Participate in large and small molecule toxicology studies (50-100 studies running concurrently)
Support study directors and supervisors with sample and data collection
Cross-train across departments and engage in continuous learning
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in science preferred
Preclinical technical skills: blood collection, IV administration, injections
Animal research experience (internship, academic lab, or CRO) strongly preferred
Experience from companies such as Covance, NPI, or Charles River is a plus
Willingness to work overtime and adapt to shifting schedules
Preferred
Veterinary assistant experience
Clinical procedures (injections, IV administration, surgery support, necropsy, or euthanasia exposure)
Company
Medix
At Medix Distribution, we have designed solutions to meet the medical needs for the betterment of society as a whole.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase