Research Associate

TekWissen ®; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Research Associate to join its Oncology in vivo pharmacology team in San Mateo, California. Responsibilities include providing in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics, executing daily studies, and analyzing data. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant degree and at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience with murine models. Excellent organizational and communication skills are also required for effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology.
• Ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Proficient in communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide in vivo study support for evaluating oncology therapeutics.
• Execute daily in vivo studies, data analysis, and organization.
• Attend meetings for study design and presentation of results.

Skills

Murine handling techniques

Data analysis

Organization skills

Team communication

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

MS or BS

Tools

GraphPad Prism

MS Office Suite

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Job Description:

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, RO, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, 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.
• In addition to daily hands-on lab responsibilities, the position will have project team responsibilities including attending meetings to determine appropriate study design, organization of data, and presentation of results.

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• 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

Additional Experience:

• Experience with more advanced in vivo techniques: surgery, anesthesia
• Experience with StudyLog data collection software is desired
• Experience with tissue culture is desired
• Experience with in vivo imaging is desired

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.