Research Associate II

IT Engagements

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • $35

Highlights

This role will support animal monitoring, dosing, necropsy, organ collection, sample processing and related study activities, including work with infectious and/or biohazardous materials. Assist with lab operations, including ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, autoclaving materials, inventory tracking, and proper biohazardous/chemical waste disposal.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSouth San Francisco, CA
Salary$35

Description

Greetings from IT Engagements
IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.
Job Summary
Job Title: Research Associate II
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA
Working Model: Fully Onsite
Working Days: Monday through Friday
Working Hours: Standard 8-hour shift
Interview Format: Two Rounds (1. Hiring Manager [30 minutes], 2. Panel - on-site [60 minutes])
Job Summary
We are seeking a Research Associate II with hands-on experience in small laboratory animal in vivo studies. This role will support animal monitoring, dosing, necropsy, organ collection, sample processing and related study activities, including work with infectious and/or biohazardous materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, flexible, and committed to safe and ethical laboratory practices.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
  • Conduct dosing via routes such as i.p., s.c and p.o.
  • Maintain accurate study records and communicate progress clearly with team members.
  • Assist with lab operations, including ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, autoclaving materials, inventory tracking, and proper biohazardous/chemical waste disposal.
  • Provide weekend and off-hours weekday coverage as required.
Required Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field with 1+ years of small animal in vivo experience or equivalent experience.
  • Strong experience with small animal handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
  • Excellent communication, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to design and conduct in vivo studies independently.
  • Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques.
Must Have (Technical/Non-Technical Skills)
  • Technical Skills
  • Non-Technical Skills
    • Hands-on experience with common animal administration routes such as i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing.
    • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
    • Strong communication skills.
    • High sense of responsibility and accountability.
    • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice to have
  • Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques.
  • Familiarity with computational data analysis with bulk RNAseq or ScRNAseq data.
  • Experience working in a regulated or pharmaceutical/biotech research environment.
AI Disclosure: This recruitment process will not use automated or AI-enabled tools to assist with application screening and scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.
Thankyou
Divya
divya@itengagements.com

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