Colony Lead, Laboratory Animal Resources
Calico (1 month ago)
About this role
The Colony Lead at Calico is part of the Laboratory Animal Resources core and supports vivarium operations that enable the company’s aging research programs. The role operates within a dynamic team, reporting to the Vivarium Manager, and contributes to maintaining high standards of animal care, welfare, and operational compliance. This position helps sustain the institutional infrastructure that supports discovery science and collaborative research.
Required Skills
- Veterinary Care
- Colony Management
- Breeding Support
- Genotyping
- Quarantine Management
- Health Surveillance
- Record Keeping
- Surgical Support
- Necropsy
- Tissue Collection
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Qualifications
- BS in Animal or Life Science
- AALAS LAT (preferred)
About Calico
calicolabs.comCalico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-backed research and development company focused on understanding the biology of aging and translating that knowledge into interventions to extend healthy lifespan. The company combines large-scale biology, genetics, chemistry and computational approaches to discover targets, biomarkers and potential therapies for age-related diseases. Calico works through multi‑disciplinary teams and collaborations with academic and industry partners to move fundamental discoveries toward clinical impact.