Research Technician
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Job Location:
South San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duration: 11 months
Location: South SFO CA
Work Schedule & Location
Onsite position (5 days per week)
Rotational weekend work required with flexibility in weekday scheduling
Onsite position (5 days per week)
Rotational weekend work required with flexibility in weekday scheduling
Research Technician II Ocular (Translational Immunology)
The Ocular Group within the Translational Immunology Department is seeking a motivated flexible and proactive Research Technician Contractor to support in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of animal models of ocular diseases including Glaucoma and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and will play a key role in evaluating therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases.
This role requires a hands-on detail-oriented individual who can work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative fast-paced research environment.
Key Responsibilities
-Assist in the design execution and documentation of in vivo ocular studies using rodent models of Glaucoma AMD and other retinal diseases
-Perform routine and complex animal handling dosing (IP SQ PO IV) and monitoring ensuring adherence to IACUC protocols and animal welfare standards
-Conduct tissue collection processing necropsy and sample preparation for downstream analyses (e.g. histology molecular assays imaging)
-Support ocular-specific procedures (e.g. intravitreal injections ocular imaging dissection of eye tissues) as applicable
-Maintain accurate detailed and timely experimental records including laboratory notebooks electronic data capture and study logs
-Assist with data collection organization and preliminary analysis; prepare data for team review (tables graphs PowerPoint summaries)
-Troubleshoot experimental issues in collaboration with scientists and senior team members
-Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents solutions and supplies needed for in vivo and in vitro experiments
-Ensure proper care calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments
-Support study planning including scheduling coordinating resources and preparing materials ahead of experiments
-Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists veterinarians and research staff to ensure smooth study execution
-Follow all safety compliance and regulatory requirements including biosafety and animal research guidelines
-Participate in team meetings and provide updates on experimental progress and challenges
-Assist with training and onboarding of new team members as needed
-Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving study needs and priorities in a dynamic research environment
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education
Minimum 1-5 years of relevant experience OR BA or BS (e.g. Biology Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience Immunology or related discipline)
Technical (Hard) Skills
Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo techniques
Extensive experience with animal dosing: IP SQ PO and IV
Proficiency in tissue collection processing and necropsy methods
Familiarity with ocular research methods is a strong plus
Soft Skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proactive detail-oriented and adaptable
Pre-Employment Requirements (UPDATED)
An animal medical assessment must be scheduled (before start date) and completed during/ prior to start date. This should be arranged as soon as the candidate is confirmed for hire.
Interview Process
30-minute phone screen
90-minute virtual panel interview
The Ocular Group within the Translational Immunology Department is seeking a motivated flexible and proactive Research Technician Contractor to support in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of animal models of ocular diseases including Glaucoma and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and will play a key role in evaluating therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases.
This role requires a hands-on detail-oriented individual who can work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative fast-paced research environment.
Key Responsibilities
-Assist in the design execution and documentation of in vivo ocular studies using rodent models of Glaucoma AMD and other retinal diseases
-Perform routine and complex animal handling dosing (IP SQ PO IV) and monitoring ensuring adherence to IACUC protocols and animal welfare standards
-Conduct tissue collection processing necropsy and sample preparation for downstream analyses (e.g. histology molecular assays imaging)
-Support ocular-specific procedures (e.g. intravitreal injections ocular imaging dissection of eye tissues) as applicable
-Maintain accurate detailed and timely experimental records including laboratory notebooks electronic data capture and study logs
-Assist with data collection organization and preliminary analysis; prepare data for team review (tables graphs PowerPoint summaries)
-Troubleshoot experimental issues in collaboration with scientists and senior team members
-Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents solutions and supplies needed for in vivo and in vitro experiments
-Ensure proper care calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments
-Support study planning including scheduling coordinating resources and preparing materials ahead of experiments
-Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists veterinarians and research staff to ensure smooth study execution
-Follow all safety compliance and regulatory requirements including biosafety and animal research guidelines
-Participate in team meetings and provide updates on experimental progress and challenges
-Assist with training and onboarding of new team members as needed
-Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving study needs and priorities in a dynamic research environment
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education
Minimum 1-5 years of relevant experience OR BA or BS (e.g. Biology Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience Immunology or related discipline)
Technical (Hard) Skills
Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo techniques
Extensive experience with animal dosing: IP SQ PO and IV
Proficiency in tissue collection processing and necropsy methods
Familiarity with ocular research methods is a strong plus
Soft Skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proactive detail-oriented and adaptable
Pre-Employment Requirements (UPDATED)
An animal medical assessment must be scheduled (before start date) and completed during/ prior to start date. This should be arranged as soon as the candidate is confirmed for hire.
Interview Process
30-minute phone screen
90-minute virtual panel interview
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
