A leading research organization in Seattle seeks an Associate with a focus on mouse tumor biology. The ideal candidate will have at least 1.5 years of in vivo mouse work experience and strong data management skills. Responsibilities include applying technical skills in a structured environment and assisting with health checks and data entry for mouse models. This full-time role may require occasional weekend work.
Qualifications
At least 1.5 years of hands-on in vivo mouse work experience required.
Excellent record-keeping skills.
Ability to work in a fast-moving team environment.
Responsibilities
Applies scientific and/or technical skills to complete assigned work.
Assists with mouse tumor biology models.
Performs health checks, tumor measurements, and data entry.
Skills
In vivo mouse work experience
Data management
Mouse dosing techniques
Cell culture techniques
Teamwork in a fast-paced environment
Job description
Responsibilities
Applies scientific and / or technical skills to complete assigned work within own group / project team and analyzes data from experiments
Performs work in a structured environment under direction from supervisor within own work group / team
Uses established procedures and methodologies
Works predominantly within established procedures
Assists with mouse tumor biology models by performing health checks, tumor measurements, dosing, sample collection, and data entry
Occasional weekends or holidays may be required; the position is full-time (40 hours/week)
Basic Qualifications
At least 1.5 years of prior hands-on in vivo mouse work experience required
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in animal care/husbandry preferred, including proficiency in the monitoring and care of mouse models of disease (e.g. cancer or autoimmunity models)
Experience in mouse dosing techniques, including oral gavage, and intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injection
Experience with mouse blood and tissue collection and processing
Excellent record-keeping skills and experience with data entry and data management
Ability to work in a fast-moving team environment
Experience with cell culture techniques
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Science and Research
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Animal Feed Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research