Research Study Technician II
Ora
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Study Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Study Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Cambridge, MA.
As the Study Technician II, you will observe, monitor and document the health and physical environment within the client's animal facility. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, veterinary nursing, disease model palliative care, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Administer test substances by various basic methods.
Additional Responsibilities Include
- Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols/plans, regulatory and laboratory requirements.
- Document experimental data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files including activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and variation from expected data patterns.
- Perform the following techniques in rodents: blood collection from tail vein, orbital sinus or cardiac, and perfusions, tumor measurements, body weights, IBD and EAE scoring, oral gavage, necropsy, tissue collection, and injection techniques such as IV, SQ, IP, and IM.
- Rodent euthanasia.
Job Qualifications
To qualify for this role, candidates must have one of the following combinations of education/experience:
- B.S/B.A. degree in Biological Sciences or related field plus 2.5 years of laboratory animal research experience.
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology or equivalent college level program plus 3.5 years of laboratory animal research experience.
- High School Diploma and at least 4.5 years of previous laboratory animal research experience.
- LAT certification preferred
Requirements
- B.S/B.A. degree in Biological Sciences or related field plus 2.5 years of laboratory animal research experience
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology or equivalent college level program plus 3.5 years of laboratory animal research experience
- High School Diploma and at least 4.5 years of previous laboratory animal research experience
- LAT certification preferred
Benefits
- Performance Bonus/Incentives
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Stock Purchase Program
- Health and Wellness Coverage
- Employee and Family Wellbeing Support Programs
- Work-Life Balance Flexibility
Company overview
Ora is the world's leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, operating as a specialized contract research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on ophthalmology. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company has over 45 years of experience in advancing eye care innovations globally. Ora provides comprehensive research and development services spanning preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory strategy, and product development for both pharmaceutical and medical device companies. With operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Asia, the company has helped clients achieve more than 85 product approvals to date. Ora's expertise covers a wide range of ophthalmic conditions including allergy, dry eye, retina diseases, glaucoma, and anti-infective therapies. The company employs over 500 ophthalmology specialists who utilize proprietary clinical models, integrated data solutions, and global regulatory strategies to accelerate product development from concept to market. Ora serves a diverse client base ranging from startups to global pharmaceutical and device companies, positioning itself as the trusted partner for ophthalmic innovation worldwide.