Research Associate

Description

Under the direction of the Associate Director of QC Bioassays or department manager, perform general laboratory research and experiments following established protocols and SOPs. The Research Associate I will perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, assist with ongoing research projects either independently or as a team member, analyze and archive study data.Perform and assist principal investigators with animal studies that may include:Dose administration IP (intraperitoneal), intradermal, subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and oral gavage Daily mice weighing, daily scoring after dosing completion Assist team with daily preparation for dosing Necropsy, tissue/organ dissection if needed Observe and communicate animal health conditions to appropriate personnel.Responsible for maintaining and archiving all study data files (electronic and hard copies) Understand and follow relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Protocol requirements regarding all laboratory activities assigned or engaged in Learn new in vitro/in vivo models as required and conduct them under general supervision Responsible for general lab maintenance Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, and GDPs where required.Learn and develop proficiency in JMP analysis Assist team members with ongoing studiesWill spend 1-2 hours in the morning at Newark at the HQ then will go to in-vivo lab in Mt view; help weigh animals and do observations.80-90% time in Mt. View & 10-20% time in Newark HQ. Animal scoring and assisting with experiments. Working with mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs.

Skills

Molecular biology, animal handling, biology, in vivo

Top Skills Details

Molecular biology,animal handling,biology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Comfortable in handling mouse/rats Ability to learn new techniques under supervision. Ability to analyze data and report the results in required format Ability to perform animal experiment after training Ability to do number crunching/ calculations in excel and graphing along with good word processing skillsPreferred Education:Bachelor's degree in biology required. Preferred Additional Skills (i.e., Computer): Proficiency in MS office

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 7, 2025.

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