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.
  

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