Research Associate II - In Vivo

BlueRock Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our In Vivo team in New York, NY. Under direct supervision, this individual will be an integral member of the In Vivo Research team and will assist with research activities to support the characterization of our cellular therapies in animal models. Individuals in this role are expected to have prior experience with animal handling and understand the importance of prioritizing animal welfare in a research setting. Key responsibilities include performing stereotaxic surgeries, tissue collection, and executing various behavioral assays coupled to histological analysis. The candidate should be comfortable working independently and exhibit excellent time management and record keeping skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to bringing a new class of cellular therapies to patients using our unique CELL+GENE platform.

Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• Research Associate II: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years OR Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant professional experience.


• Must have at least 2 years of experience handling/working with mice in a laboratory setting.


• Candidates with neuroscience-related experience (e.g., intracranial injections, cardiac perfusions, and drug dosing) will be given priority consideration.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities.


• Knowledge of good documentation practices required in a preclinical environment is desirable; ability to independently draft standard operating procedures preferred.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Comfort using various software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), documentation management software (SharePoint, Benchling), and statistical analysis software is ideal.

• Salary Range: $78,000 - $92,700