In Vivo Research Associate – CNS Focus

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented In Vivo Research Associate to support preclinical neuroscience studies through specialized rodent procedures, including CNS-targeted surgeries and drug delivery techniques. This role is hands-on and highly technical, involving stereotaxic surgery, tissue dissection, and injection methods such as ICV and IT, with a strong emphasis on precision, animal welfare, and accurate data documentation

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct rodent surgical and technical procedures, including intravenous (IV), subcutaneous (SC), intraperitoneal (IP), intracerebroventricular (ICV), and intrathecal (IT) injections.
• Perform precise stereotaxic and microsurgical procedures targeting the central nervous system (CNS).
• Dissect CNS and peripheral tissues with accuracy and care for downstream analysis.
• Carry out blood collection and processing, including centrifugation of whole blood and plasma isolation via pipetting.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and refine in vivo techniques according to protocol requirements.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of experimental procedures and results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), preferably Benchling.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented research environment.
• Ensure full compliance with institutional animal care and use policies, standard operating procedures, and best laboratory practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of fine motor skills and steady hand-eye coordination for detailed surgical procedures.
• Regular repetitive motion involving hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to walk between research buildings, climb stairs, and transport laboratory materials and supplies as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience in in vivo pharmacology.
• Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience in in vivo pharmacology.
  • Proven skill and proficiency in microscopic CNS surgery and fine CNS dissection techniques, with the ability to validate these skills following established protocols.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory animal research environment within the industry.
• Experienced in rodent dosing techniques, including intravenous (IV), subcutaneous (SC), and intraperitoneal (IP) administration.
• Proficient in stereotactic injections, with demonstrated validation against established protocols.
• Strong knowledge of brain and spinal cord anatomy.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) entry, preferably using Benchling.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, independence, accountability, and responsibility for own work.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain good documentation practices.
• Commitment to safety and strict adherence to animal welfare policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing intracerebroventricula