R&D Technician

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an R&D Technician in South San Francisco to support in vivo pharmacology studies, including animal handling, dosing, and data collection. This 12‑month assignment requires attention to detail, solid communication, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary group.

The role involves collaboration on pharmacology evaluations of novel agents, adherence to GLP/FDA/USDA standards, and flexible hours including weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher with biology-related study.
• Experience with in vivo studies or small-animal work preferred.
• Proficient in documenting experimental results and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in vivo studies to evaluate pharmacological agents.
• Perform animal handling, dosing, and sample collection.
• Record data including tumor measurements, weight, and observations.
• Maintain accurate study documentation and comply with GLP/FDA/USDA rules.
• Adhere to safety, biohazard, and animal care guidelines.
• Support flexible work hours including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Animal handling

Documentation

Team player

Communication skills

Data collection

MS Office

Education

Associates/Bachelor in biology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: R&D Technician Work Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 Assignment Duration: 12 months (possible extension- performance based) Work Schedule: Shifted work schedule: Workdays include up to 3 days on weekday and 2 days on weekend; Willingness to work flexible hours/days including weekends/holidays.

Position Summary

Our expanding In Vivo Pharmacology group has an opening for a motivated individual who is dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, both small molecule and biologics. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the primary role of this individual will be to support hands‑on execution of in vivo studies for the pharmacological evaluation of novel agents.

Background & Context

Our expanding In Vivo Pharmacology group dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, both small molecule and biologics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist team members on various tasks for support of in vivo studies testing of pharmaceutical agents
• Excellent animal/in vivo skills for experimentation in mice, including independent proficiency on:
• Animal handling, restraining, shaving, dosing by various routes (IV, IP, SC, PO), and tissue/blood sample collection
• Data collection including subcutaneous tumor measurements (caliper), body weight measurement, and clinical/animal health observations
• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and communication of study data
• Compliance with all applicable local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations
• Adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of hazardous/biological materials, controlled drugs and animal handling.
• Willingness to work flexible hours/days including weekends/holidays
• Shifted work schedule: Workdays include up to 3 days on weekday and 2 days on weekend

Qualification & Experience

• High school diploma, or Associates/Bachelor degree in biology, toxicology, pharmacology or related disciplines, and at least 1 or more years relevant experience working with mice.
• Must be a team player in a matrixed environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills is required
• Enthusiastic individual motivated to learn new techniques, ability to troubleshoot/improve as needed
• Basic computer skills
• Experience in small animal tumor biology studies
• Previous IACUC laboratory animal training/experience
• Experience with basic sterile techniques as well as rodent micro-surgical experience are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Pharma industry experience