Comparative Medicine Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo studies including dosing (IV, IP, PO, SC, IM), blood sampling, anesthesia, euthanasia, and tissue harvest in laboratory rodents
• Monitor the health and behavior of laboratory rodents and assist with the administration of veterinary treatments
• Perform surgical preparation and provide post-operative care and monitoring under minimal direction
• Execute data acquisition and entry following good documentation practices and adherence to SOPs
• Maintain procedure room spaces and ensure study supplies are adequately stocked and inspection-ready
• Support rotating weekend, holiday, or overtime coverage as needed to accommodate operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science
• 1-4 years of experience in a laboratory animal research setting
• Proficiency with basic laboratory rodent techniques, anatomy, and behavior
• Strong oral and written communication skills and a collaborative work approach

Preferred Qualifications

• AALAS technical certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG)
• Familiarity with various types of data acquisition and protocol management software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment
• 401(k) with company matching
• Commuting subsidies and annual bonus eligibility

About the Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company is dedicated to advancing research and clinical programs for life-shortening genetic diseases and other serious conditions through deep insight into causal human biology.