Research Associate III - In vivo Pharmacology

Our client, a world
leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for a Research
Associate III based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $50/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid
Sick leave, 401K

Seeking a highly
motivated Research Associate to support preclinical inflammation
research and evaluation of novel therapeutics using in vivo mouse models.
The role requires strong hands-on rodent skills and the ability to
independently execute daily study activities, including dosing, monitoring,
blood collection, necropsy, and tissue processing. Off-shift and weekend
support will be required for some studies. Willingness to provide frequent
evening, off-shift, and weekend study support.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute
  in vivo studies using preclinical mouse models of inflammation,
  immunology, and/or related disease areas.
• Perform
  rodent handling, restraint, and dosing via PO, IV, IP, and SQ routes.
• Conduct
  body weight, food consumption, clinical observations, and animal health
  assessments.
• Perform
  in-life and terminal blood collection, including tail vein, submandibular,
  retro-orbital, and cardiac collection.
• Support
  euthanasia, necropsy, tissue/fluid collection, and sample processing for
  ex vivo analysis.
• Assist
  with study setup, maintenance, takedown, and dose
  formulation/calculations.
• Operate
  and maintain laboratory and in vivo study equipment.
• Accurately
  document experimental procedures, observations, and results.
• Follow
  animal welfare, safety, regulatory, and laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate
  with multidisciplinary teams and communicate study progress and findings.

Qualifications

• BS/BA/Associates
  in Biological Sciences or related field with 2+ years of laboratory
  animal research experience, preferably PK/PD; equivalent experience
  may be considered.
• Strong
  hands-on experience with murine models and rodent dosing techniques.
• Experience
  in inflammation, immunology, oncology, or other preclinical disease models
  preferred.
• Knowledge
  of USDA, animal welfare, and AAALAC guidelines is a plus.
• Ability
  to organize and execute studies with minimal supervision.
• Strong
  communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency
  with MS Word and Excel; GraphPad Prism and PowerPoint are a plus.
• Willingness
  to provide frequent evening, off-shift, and weekend study support.

If interested, please
share your updated resume at [email protected]/[email protected]