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Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Member | In Vivo Research | Animal Welfare & Compliance Jobs in Mountain View, CA at Valley Bio Services
Title: Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Member | In Vivo Research | Animal Welfare & Compliance
Company: Valley Bio Services
Location: Mountain View, CA
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Member | In Vivo Research | Animal Welfare & Compliance
Valley Bio Services — Mountain View, CA (Hybrid / Part-Time Advisory Role)
Valley Bio Services is seeking qualified professionals to join our Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) supporting ethical, compliant in vivo / preclinical research within our Mountain View vivarium.
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in laboratory animal science, animal welfare, regulatory compliance, or biomedical research oversight who are looking to contribute their expertise in a meaningful, part-time capacity. This is a volunteer position with occasional honorariums and travel reimbursements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate animal use protocols for scientific and ethical merit
- Ensure compliance with USDA, OLAW, AAALAC, and PHS Policy guidelines
- Participate in monthly IACUC meetings (remote, business hours)
- Conduct semiannual program reviews and facility inspections
- Support institutional adherence to animal welfare regulations and bioethics standards
Time Commitment
- Monthly meetings (1–2 hours)
- Ongoing protocol review (remote, flexible schedule)
- Two on-site inspections per year (travel allowance provided)
Preferred Qualifications
We encourage applicants with one or more of the following backgrounds:
- In vivo / preclinical research (rodent or mammalian models)
- Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) or vivarium operations
- PhD (Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, etc.)
- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or veterinary experience
- MD / Physician / Clinical research background
- Animal husbandry / research animal care / colony management
- Experience with IACUC, IRB, or research compliance committees (preferred)
Why Join
- Gain hands-on experience with IACUC protocol review and regulatory oversight
- Contribute to ethical animal research and welfare standards
- Collaborate with experts in biotech, drug development, and translational research
- Expand your professional network in the life sciences and biotech ecosystem
About Valley Bio Services
Valley Bio Services operates a modern research vivarium and preclinical facility in Mountain View, California, designed to support biotech and life science companies from early discovery through translational research.
Vivarium & Research Infrastructure:
- Premium procedure and surgery rooms supporting in vivo studies
- Individually Ventilated Cage (IVC) systems for controlled animal housing
- Daily veterinary wellness checks and animal health monitoring
- Secure badge-access controlled facility
- Advanced IVIS imaging system for longitudinal in vivo research
Adjacent Laboratory & Support Facilities:
- Fully equipped tissue culture laboratory
- High-resolution microscopy lab
- Private and shared BSL-2 laboratory environments
- Cryostorage systems (LN2) and ultra-low temperature freezers
- Comprehensive cold storage and research support infrastructure
This integrated environment enables seamless collaboration between in vivo, in vitro, and translational research teams, making it an ideal setting for impactful biomedical work.
How to Apply
Submit your resume via LinkedIn. Including a brief statement of interest highlighting your experience with animal research, compliance, or bioethics is encouraged.
