Comparative Medicine Research Associate
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
4 days ago
On-site
Boston, MA
Clinical Research and Development
General Summary:
The Comparative Medicine team is seeking an energetic, compassionate, results-oriented individual to perform in vivo studies and monitor the health and wellbeing of laboratory rodents in a 27,000 sq. ft. AAALAC-accredited vivarium.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently perform dosing (IV, IP, PO, SC, IM), blood sampling, anesthesia, euthanasia, tissue harvest, and data recording; collect and process other samples under direction of a veterinarian or senior research associate
- Under minimal direction, perform surgical preparation and provide post-operative care and monitoring
- Collaborate with research scientists; work flexibly based on animal study timelines/readouts
- Independently perform data acquisition and entry; provide documentation of protocol deviations; execute studies using good documentation practices and adherence to facility guidelines, policies, and SOPs
- Monitor health and behavior and assist with veterinary treatments
- Assist with oversight of procedure room spaces; maintain inspection readiness and ensure supplies are stocked
- Support rotating weekend/holiday/overtime coverage as needed
- Other duties as needed
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science
- 1–4 years lab animal research experience; proficiency with rodent techniques, anatomy, and behavior
- AALAS technical certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG) preferred
- Strong oral/written communication; collaborative work practices; familiarity with data acquisition and protocol management software; Microsoft Office
Pay Range:
- $30–$45
The Comparative Medicine team is seeking an energetic, compassionate, results-oriented individual to perform in vivo studies and monitor the health and wellbeing of laboratory rodents in a 27,000 sq. ft. AAALAC-accredited vivarium.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently perform dosing (IV, IP, PO, SC, IM), blood sampling, anesthesia, euthanasia, tissue harvest, and data recording; collect and process other samples under direction of a veterinarian or senior research associate
- Under minimal direction, perform surgical preparation and provide post-operative care and monitoring
- Collaborate with research scientists; work flexibly based on animal study timelines/readouts
- Independently perform data acquisition and entry; provide documentation of protocol deviations; execute studies using good documentation practices and adherence to facility guidelines, policies, and SOPs
- Monitor health and behavior and assist with veterinary treatments
- Assist with oversight of procedure room spaces; maintain inspection readiness and ensure supplies are stocked
- Support rotating weekend/holiday/overtime coverage as needed
- Other duties as needed
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science
- 1–4 years lab animal research experience; proficiency with rodent techniques, anatomy, and behavior
- AALAS technical certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG) preferred
- Strong oral/written communication; collaborative work practices; familiarity with data acquisition and protocol management software; Microsoft Office
Pay Range:
- $30–$45