Vivarium Technician contract
Vivarium Technician contract
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Job Description
Erascais a clinicalstage precision oncology company focused on discovering developing and commercializing medicines for the benefit of patients with cancer. Our programs take novel approaches to shutting down one of cancersmost commonly mutated signaling cascades the RAS/MAPK pathway which affects approximately 5.5 million lives each year worldwide. The name Erasca has an important embedded meaning: it is a contraction of our audacious hope to erase cancer that drives our mission and everything that we do on behalf of patients with cancer.
PositionSummary:
As a member of the biology research team this individual will focus on in vivo support to translational research efforts. This contract role is parttime primarily weekends and limited to vivarium work to support Erascas mission of erasing cancer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer small molecule compounds and biologics to nave and tumorbearing rodents (mouse and rat).
- Follow study protocol IACUC protocols SOP and animal welfare policy in animal studies.
- Available on weekends and holidays to support animal studies (e.g. animal dosing).
- Utilize effective troubleshooting problemsolving and communication skills.
- Work both independently and collaboratively. Candidates must be flexible and have strong multitasking skills.
- Perform all duties in keeping with the Companys core values policies and all applicable regulations.
Required Education and Experience:
- BS with 02 years MS with 0 years in Cancer Biology Cancer Immunology Pharmacology or related field or comparable experience
- Technician or Research Associate with at least 12 years of in vivo experience
- Oncology experience preferred
- In vivo skills necessary to validate and implement rodent oncology models including:
- Animal study preparation (e.g. ear tag and randomization using computer software)
- Multiple routes of dosing (e.g. p.o. i.p. i.v.
- Measurement of subcutaneous tumor volume by caliper
- Blood collection via various routes (e.g. tail vein terminal cardiac and retro orbital)
- Necropsy and collection of tumor/organs
- Euthanasia/carcass disposal
- Animal Husbandry and IACUC experience
- Be able to assess and identify animal health issues and record daily
- Expertise in Microsoft Office especially Excel and GraphPad Prism is required
- Strong learning orientation curiosity and commitment to science and patients
- Must be available to work weekends
ADA Notations:
- Frequent communication (talking/hearing).
- Regular sitting walking and standing; occasional stooping.
- Regular use of hands and reaching with arms.
- May be required to move or lift up to 25 pounds.
- Vision requirements include: close distance peripheral color and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- May work or be exposed to moving mechanical parts or in a laboratory setting with chemicals. May also be exposed to unpleasant odors and loud noises. May also work with strong magnetic fields (NMR lab). Interaction with laboratory equipment and areas require use of personal protective equipment.
- May work in wet or humid conditions near moving or mechanical parts heights or precarious places fumes or airborne particles (with appropriate respiratory protection) toxic or caustic chemicals including liquid nitrogen (with appropriate body and respiratory protection) outdoors and brief exposures to cold and/or freezing conditions (with appropriate garments).
- Computer use: 50 of the time.
- Noise conditions: Normal office environment and laboratory environment.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $30.00 to $35.00 dollars per hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry education etcetera.
Along with our casual collaborative and fun work and the chance to make your mark in our mission to erase cancer Erasca offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off Holiday and Sick Leave Medical Dental and Vision Plans Short and LongTerm Disability Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA HSA and Commute Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan with Erasca contribution and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Erasca Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of sex race religion national origin ancestry physical or mental disability protected medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
