Research Associate
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a In Vivo Research Associate in Foster City, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a In Vivo Research Associate:
We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Research Associate to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team.
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, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, tumor inoculation, 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.
What we are looking for in a In Vivo Research Associate:
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
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$71,485 $89,356 (Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.