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R&D Partners · 1 day ago

In Vivo Research Associate

Foster City, CA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$83K/yr - $104K/yr

2+ years exp

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider specializing in scientific, clinical research, and engineering. They are seeking an In Vivo Research Associate to provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models, involving daily study execution, data analysis, and project team responsibilities.

Staffing Agency

Hiring Manager

Ronald Alvarado

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study execution, data analysis and organization, as well as project team responsibilities

A minor amount of scheduling flexibility, including off-shift and weekend, may be required

The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, RO, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis

The day-to-day responsibilities will include daily dosing, daily tumor measurements, tissue collections, and assisting with various aspects of study and facility maintenance

In addition to daily hands-on lab responsibilities, the position will have project team responsibilities including attending meetings to determine appropriate study design, organization of data, and presentation of results

Qualification

Murine handling techniquesVivo study executionData analysisBasic pharmacologyGraphPad PrismMS Suite proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

MS or BS with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate hands on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology

Strong biology background with understanding of basic pharmacology

Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments

Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Proficiency with MS suite including powerPoint, Excel, and word

Demonstrated ability to analyze and graph data using GraphPad prism or equivalent

Proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, RO, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis