Animal Research Assistant Oncology

Greenfield, Indiana

Animal Research Assistant with oncology experience to support in‑life operations for preclinical oncology studies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with Animals in research environment for pre clinical oncology studies

• May perform husbandry and animal handling work

• Performs dosing and bleed techniques

• Measures tumor size, animal weights and measures

• May perform medical imaging

• Follows study protocols

• Cell inoculation

• Reports findings, maintains information in LIMS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or related program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, or related life science field OR 2+ years of college in related Sciences field AND 1-2 years of hands on large or small animal care in laboratory/research or farming operation.

• 1+ years of experince working in CRO performing animal research oncology studiesrequired (In Vivo Oncology study experience)

• 1 + years of experience in animal tumor measurement and cell inoculation

• 1+ year of small animal handling experince required

• 1+ years of animal dosing experince required

• Mammalian cell culture experince preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AALAS Certification preferred but not required

• Strong GLP knowledge

Additional Job Standards:

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

• Once fully trained position requires working every 3rd weekend, both Saturday and Sunday

​This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on tumor-bearing model experience, strong technical proficiency, and an interest in contributing to regulated (GLP and non-GLP) studies within a fast-paced CRO environment.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

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