Research Associate, In Vivo (Contractor)

Remedium Bio
Remedium Bio

Full-time

Boston Metropolitan Area, USA

Posted on Oct 3, 2026
Research Associate, In Vivo (Contractor)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Remedium Bio does not provide visa sponsorship or support employment under OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H-1B, or similar temporary work authorization for this position.

Location: Boston, MA

Experience: 0–3 years required; 2–4 years preferred

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

About the Role

Remedium Bio is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join our team in Boston, with a focus on in vivo studies involving small animals, particularly mice and rats.

This role is well suited for a recent graduate or an individual with several years of animal research experience who is comfortable working in a vivarium environment and performing hands-on in vivo procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform in vivo procedures involving mice and rats in accordance with approved study protocols.
  • Administer study materials through subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and tail-vein injection.
  • Perform blood collection and other routine in vivo procedures.
  • Conduct metabolic testing, including glucose tolerance tests (GTT) and insulin tolerance tests (ITT).
  • Perform necropsies and collect and process tissues for downstream analysis.
  • Conduct body-composition measurements using appropriate instrumentation and methods.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records.
  • Organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data and contribute to internal reports and external publications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional research teams supporting ongoing studies.
  • Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements governing animal care and use.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize in vivo methods and contribute to IACUC protocols and amendments.
  • Support management of in vivo study materials, study trackers, inventories, and experimental data.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 0–3 years of hands-on experience working with mice or rats in a vivarium environment.
  • Experience with subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and tail-vein injections.
  • Experience with blood collection.
  • Experience performing necropsies and tissue collection.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to high ethical standards in animal research.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a related discipline.
  • 2–4 years of hands-on laboratory experience working with mice and rats in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Experience conducting GTT and ITT studies.
  • Experience with body-composition analysis.
  • Experience with hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic clamp studies.
  • Hands-on experience with IVIS imaging, micro-CT imaging, and multiple routes of drug administration.
  • Experience with histology and immunohistochemistry.
Why Join Remedium Bio

This position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to innovative preclinical research in a fast-paced biotechnology environment while developing broad expertise in in vivo pharmacology and experimental biology.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in the position.

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