Conduct small laboratory animal in vivo studies, including animal monitoring, handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, dissection, and sample processing. Work with infectious or biohazardous materials while maintaining safe and ethical laboratory practices. Organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data; maintain documentation, inventory, and laboratory operations. The role requires collaboration, independent work, and occasional weekend or off-hours coverage.
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Research Associate II”.
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401 (k)
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 organized, collaborative, flexible, and committed to safe and ethical laboratory practices.
- BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
- 1+ years of hands-on small animal in vivo experience or equivalent experience. Animal handling experience is required; internship or academic research experience may be considered.
- Strong hands-on experience with small animal handling, administration/dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
- Experience with i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing.
- Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and accountability skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to work a 40-hour schedule, including weekend or off-hours weekday coverage as required.
- Candidates should clearly demonstrate their animal handling experience and relevant research/projects on their résumé.
- Small animal handling and in vivo studies
- Animal administration and dosing
- i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing
- Sample collection and processing
- Necropsy, organ collection, and dissection
- Experimental data organization and analysis
- Laboratory documentation and record keeping
- General laboratory operations and inventory management
- Ability to work with biohazardous materials; prior experience is not required, but candidates must be comfortable completing required training.
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