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Vivarium Research Technician

Position Description

Juvena Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Vivarium Research Technician to join our dynamic research team in Redwood City, CA. This role will contribute to the growth of our research portfolio by supporting vivarium operations to advance the development of novel rejuvenating therapies. This position is ideal for a talented, highly motivated and results driven individual who will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, start-up environment. The individual will report to Senior Scientist/Director in vivo Pharmacology.

Company Summary

Juvena Therapeutics is on a mission to discover and develop biologics for rare and chronic degenerative diseases by mining the secretomes of human pluripotent stem cells through a machine learning (ML)-enhanced platform. Juvena’s approach integrates proteomics, transcriptomics and imaging with phenotypic human in vitro disease model screening and extensive preclinical validation to mine stem cell secretomes as a rich source of new medicines for chronic and rare diseases. We are advancing leads for muscular dystrophies, muscle atrophy, injury, and osteopathies. Since our launch in mid-2018, Juvena has discovered and validated 22 hits for neuromuscular, skeletal, and metabolic diseases. Juvena is advancing a lead program for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, a rare autosomal dominant, progressive muscle-wasting disease.

Juvena Therapeutics has secured venture capital, NIH, and CIRM funding to develop their top lead to a clinical-stage investigational new drug, to build their stem cell secretome database, and to leverage their discovery platform to rapidly identify and validate novel protein-based drug candidates for multiple rare and chronic diseases across inflammatory, cardiometabolic and hepatic therapeutic areas.

At Juvena we embrace a diversity of backgrounds, experience and approaches that all combine to lead us to world-class scientific results in an inclusive environment.

Company Location

640 Galveston Dr. Redwood City, 94063

Strong preference for onsite work at our office, but open to hybrid or remote working arrangements.

The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Major Responsibilities

• Support in vivo studies by performing rodent handling, dosing (PO, IV, IP, SC, RO, IM), interim and terminal blood collections, perfusion, anesthesia, necropsy and tissue collection.
• Perform tests such as grip strength, and/or other functional tests based on research needs.
• Collect and analyze data from these tests to support ongoing studies
• Perform routine animal husbandry such as cage changing, feeding, health observations, animal receipt, and basic health treatments.
• Comply with study protocols, vivarium policies and IACUC guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records for animal health reports, cage cards, etc.
• Maintain the highest standards of animal welfare.

Position Requirements & Experience

• BA with 1-3+ years of relevant experience in a laboratory animal facility
• Must be able to work weekends
• Hands-on experience in handling, dosing, blood sampling, and tissue harvest in mice
• Must have a general understanding of animal welfare regulations and of the importance of ethical use of animals in research
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• This position is ideal for a talented, highly motivated and results driven individual who will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, start-up environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industry set up
• AALAS certification is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Partial 401K matching
• Pay Range: $60,000 – $80,000 yearly

Apply Now

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to apply@juvenatherapeutics.com with the title of the position as the subject line.