Research Associate

Position Type

Contract

Duration

12 Months

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Zip Code: 94080

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $33.33/hr

Keyword's: #SouthSanFranciscojobs; #ResearchAssociatejobs.

Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $33.33/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Description:

• Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Perform routine mouse handling, restraint, and health monitoring of rodents (mice) at the CRADL vivarium
• Conduct in vivo procedures including:

Intravenous (IV) dosing

Intraperitoneal (IP) dosing

Oral gavage (preferred)

Subcutaneous and other dosing routes as needed

Perform mouse procedures following approved protocols.

Establish tumor xenograft/syngeneic models through tumor implantation.

Randomize animals into study groups according to study protocols.

• Collect biological samples (blood, tissues, tumors) as required.

Monitor animals for clinical signs, body weight, and study endpoints.

Maintain accurate study records on electronic record (Studylog preferred) and document procedures in compliance with company SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with IACUC, institutional, and regulatory guidelines for animal care and use or familiar with CRADL system
• Support in vivo scientists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support preclinical oncology and pharmacology studies.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, with 1+ years of experience
• or Associate Degree or GED with Certification with 5 years experience, in animal handing techniques, including tumor implantation, randomization, dosing IV and IP.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of Experience with animal handling, tumor models, IV/IP dosing, oral gavage, blood collection, and necropsy. Experience with CRADL system is a plus.

Experience with oncology, immunology, or pharmacology studies.

Familiarity with electronic data capture systems Studylog. AALAS certification is a plus.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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