Research Associate - Animal Husbandry and In Vivo Support

About the role

Celldex, which develops antibody-based immunology therapies for allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, is hiring a Research Associate in Hampton, NJ. The role covers daily care of research animals, maintenance of the animal facility and in vivo research support, with possible assistance on in vitro assays and cell culture depending on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Cage changes, cleaning cages and racks, feeding, weaning litters, identification and monitoring of animals in line with The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Operate and maintain the animal facility according to SOPs to comply with the IACUC, and report its status daily to the supervisor
• Maintain inventory of animal facility supplies and order as needed
• Inject animals by subcutaneous and intraperitoneal routes, collect blood samples and perform necropsies for tissue collection
• Monitor tumor growth and measure tumor size
• Learn advanced in vivo techniques and help develop animal models of inflammation
• Assist with in vitro tissue and sample preparation, perform assays such as ELISA and cell culture, and organize data
• Maintain daily records and carry out other husbandry and research support duties as required

Required profile

• BS/BA or Associates degree; 0-2+ years of experience in a related field
• Ability to work with animals in a lab setting and to follow SOPs accurately
• Ability to learn animal-based and general laboratory techniques, such as micro pipetting and aseptic technique
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and perform moderate manual labor
• AALAS certification is a plus

Required skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• ELISA and cell culture
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills

What we offer

• Expected base salary of $42,350 to $55,000
• Possible annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentive
• 401(k) with employer contribution, health care and other insurance for employee and family
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days