Lab Animal Research Specialist (Cancer Research)

Location: Frederick, MD, USA; onsite at Ft Detrick. The work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours.

Salary: $48,200–$68,908 annual full-time equivalent.

Company

hirify.global conducts biomedical research in cancer, AIDS, drug development, clinical trials, nanotechnology, and infectious disease response.

What you will do

• Conduct parts of or complete in vivo studies involving tumorigenesis, toxicity, PK/PD, cancer treatment, and vaccine efficacy.
• Manage rodent colonies, breeding strategies, genotyping results, and the TOPAZ animal colony database.
• Administer experimental compounds and chemical carcinogens through subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intravenous, and oral gavage routes.
• Monitor animal phenotypes and treatment responses, collect tumor measurements and body weights, and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Perform necropsies and collect blood and tissue samples.
• Coordinate study details and schedules with technical staff, core facilities, investigators, management, and other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Veterinary Technology, or equivalent education and technical experience qualifying the candidate to sit for the LATG certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Experience managing genetically engineered mouse models and rodent breeding colonies.
• Proficiency with rodent techniques, including injections, blood and tissue collection, and compound administration.
• Experience with tumor models and knowledge of animal-facility standard operating procedures and ACUC guidelines.
• Ability to maintain precise records across software platforms, communicate in a demanding scientific environment, lift up to 50 lbs., and use respiratory protection when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with cancer treatment or vaccine studies in rodents.
• Experience preparing medicated water and chemicals.
• LAT certification and ability to pass the LATG exam within 12 months.
• Strong time management, organization, multitasking, and written and oral communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment on multiple basic and translational cancer projects.
• Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
• The program provides animal care and technical support using advanced technologies and genetically engineered biological models.
• The role involves work in a change-in facility and handling potentially hazardous radiological, chemical, and biological materials.