Associate Scientist
Location: Exton, PA
Reports To: Vivarium Manager / Study Director Company Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed, full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing significant YoY growth. Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials. Position Summary:
A dedicated and detail-oriented Vivarium Associate Scientist to support studies. This role involves the routine care and handling of laboratory animals, preparation for in vivo studies, and collaboration with scientific staff to ensure timely and high-quality data and sample collection in compliance with study protocols and animal welfare regulations. Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, cage changing, and health monitoring.
- Assist with in vivo dosing procedures (e.g., oral, intravenous, subcutaneous) under supervision or upon training certification.
- Conduct biological sample collection (e.g., blood, urine, feces, tissues) following approved protocols and SOPs.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and study-specific procedures.
- Prepare and label dosing and sampling materials and ensure proper sample storage and tracking.
- Perform minor vascular and major surgical procedures
- Monitor animals for clinical signs and report any abnormalities to the study team or veterinary staff.
- Ensure vivarium cleanliness and compliance with IACUC and AAALAC standards.
- Collaborate with DMPK scientists and project teams to coordinate study timelines and logistics.
- Assist with inventory and ordering of animal care and dosing supplies.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, or a related field preferred.
- ALAT certification or willingness to obtain preferred.
- Experience working with laboratory animals in a research or CRO environment (rodents required).
- Familiarity with in vivo DMPK study procedures is a plus.
- Ability to follow SOPs, protocols, and regulatory guidelines (GLP, IACUC).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays as study needs require.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and prolonged standing.
- Comfortable working in a controlled environment with laboratory animals.
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