Research Associate - Biology - II

Job Location: Onsite in South San Francisco (CRL CRADL facility)
Contract duration: 6 months
Relocation will not be provided for this position.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated in vivo research associate to join our Inflammation group as a contractor. The selected candidate will support in vivo scientists to execute preclinical studies whether they are within regular working hours or afterhours or in weekends. The daytoday responsibilities will include daily dosing daily disease scoring blood and tissue collections sending out packages facility maintenance (such as stocking supplies and keeping lab space organized) and assisting with various aspects of study maintenance.

Qualifications:

Hands on experience with preclinical mouse models is required. The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including IV IP PO SC inlife and terminal blood collection and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis. This job is fulltime and has potential to be converted to a formal employment after 9 months contract if the candidate demonstrates competency. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Bachelors degree in science is required.

Good recording keeping and organizational skills are preferred.

The ideal candidate will have handson experience with bacterial infection models.

Required Years of Experience:
2 years of laboratory animal facility experience

Required Degree or Certification : B.S./B.A. degree in Biological Sciences or related field.

Top 3 Required Skill Sets:

1) Animal handling dosing drug Mouse running clinical models in bacterio infectious model PO Record keeping
2) Computer skillsword Excel
3) Not involve in animal husbandry
4) Will consider non local candidates
5) 6 months contract possible to extend (may convert in full time conversion)
6) Position will get filled ASAP
7)Will consider PHD candidate /or candidate who has exp with animal handling and dosing.

Nice to Have Skill Sets:
Knowledge of and experience with USDA regulations laboratory animal welfare guidelines and AAALAC International guidelines is a plus but not required


Any Disqualifiers
The candidate should not be afraid of handling animals.