Research Associate I or II

Role Summary

BioAge Labs seeks a Research Associate I/II to join the in vivo preclinical team and drive our drug discovery efforts targeting aging-related diseases. This role will initially be hired through our staffing partner and transitioned to full-time BioAge employment within 60–120 days. The position is full-time and on-site in Emeryville, California.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform dosing, blood collection, measurement, and clinical observation of laboratory mice to support in vivo studies.
• Gain proficiency in in-vivo technical skills, including dosing (IP/IV/PO/SC/IM/IT/IN), bleeding (submandibular/submental/retro-orbital/tail vein/cardiac), euthanasia, and necropsy of laboratory mice.
• Under minimal supervision, manage pre-study preparations for mice, such as shaving and animal identification (e.g., ear tag, ear notching, tail mark).
• Collect and record relevant data, providing feedback to team members on the progress of assigned projects.
• Maintain detailed records of measurements, observations, and other required data.
• Adhere to animal welfare rules and regulations under supervision.
• Monitor the health of laboratory mice, recognizing signs of disease and adhering to humane endpoints.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations with peers.
• Take part in vivarium maintenance, including restocking supplies, cleaning, and husbandry duties.
• Help prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring inventory management.
• Work collaboratively towards the goals of our therapeutic programs and may provide guidance to junior team members.
• Train in advanced procedures and techniques as necessary.

Qualifications

• Required: Hands-on in-vivo technical skills.
• Required: Strong motivation and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Required: Organized and disciplined in record-keeping.
• Required: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Required: Dosing (IM, IV, IP, PO, SC) and related in-vivo procedures.
• Preferred: Proficiency in various blood collection methods (submandibular, submental, retro-orbital, tail vein, cardiac).
• Required: Prior experience in reviewing and analyzing data from studies, including study design and management.
• Required: Familiarity with laboratory practices and equipment.
• Preferred: Some understanding of aging and/or age-related diseases in animal models.
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline; 1+ years of experience preferred, or 2-5 years of hands-on experience with laboratory rodents.
• Preferred: AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG).