Role: Preclinical Animal Research Wet Lab Associate

Department: Animal Housing
About the Role

This position is within a regulated preclinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) operating a Zebrafish research facility aligned with institutional and accreditation standards. The role integrates hands-on scientific support with structured Zebrafish facility operations.

This is an execution-focused position requiring discipline, attendance reliability, documentation accuracy, and commitment to continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities

A. Zebrafish Research & Study Support
Assist in execution of preclinical study protocols.
Perform scheduled observations, monitoring, and data recording.
Support sample collection and experimental procedures as trained.
Maintain study-related documentation as per SOP requirements.

B. Zebrafish Facility Operations
Participate in routine Zebrafish husbandry activities, including:
Feeding
Tank maintenance
Washout procedures
Mortality checks
Health monitoring




Ensure Zebrafish welfare standards are maintained at all times.
Follow rotational duty schedules, including weekends or public holidays as required.

C. Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, real-time entries in log sheets, trackers, and study records.
Adhere strictly to SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure proper handover of responsibilities during absence.
Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
Work Workplace Expectations
Structured, SOP-driven operational workplace.
Timeline-based project execution.
Cross-departmental coordination.
Continuity-sensitive role where responsibilities cannot be paused.
Requires physical presence and hands-on biological handling.
Compliance to internal and external audits
This is not an academic research training role.
Qualification Requirements

Preferred:
M.Sc. Zoology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences
B.Sc. in relevant biological sciences with robust

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