Research Associate II/III, In Vivo

Crown Bioscience San Diego Inc.; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The In Vivo Research Associate II/III at Crown Bioscience conducts independent in vivo studies supporting oncology programs. You will work with study directors and cross-functional teams, collect tumor measurements, tissue samples, and perform in vivo procedures with supervision as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years vivarium experience are required, with ALAT certification preferred.

Location: California. Salary range: $27–$31.25 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2-3 years of vivarium animal handling experience.
• Ability to perform in vivo oncology tumor models in mice.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain data integrity.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with study directors and cross-functional teams to run studies per protocols.
• Collect body weight data and tumor volume measurements.
• Collect tissue samples and prepare for shipment to sponsor or internal use.
• Track samples and coordinate shipping to sponsor companies.
• Prepare animals for procedures and perform in vivo operations with supervision.
• Perform advanced in vivo procedures including sample collection and surgeries.
• Administer therapeutic agents via multiple routes (IP, PO, SC, IM, ID, IN, IV).
• Maintain project logs and help with data feedback on progress.

Kenntnisse

Animal handling

Tumor measurement

Sample collection

Data recording

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary: The purpose of the In Vivo Research Associate II/III position is to independently conduct in vivo studies in support of the Company's goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Study Directors, Study Coordinators and cross functional team members to ensure all assigned studies are conducted in accordance with study protocols, standard operating procedures and company policies
• Collection of body weight data
• Collection of tumor volume measurements
• Collect tissue samples and process for shipment to sponsor as well as internal purposes
• Responsible for the tracking of samples and shipping of samples to sponsor companies
• Preparation of animals for procedures, including shaving, ear tagging and other tasks as directed
• Performance of clinical observations and humane euthanasia in mice
• Collect relevant data and provide feedback to team members regarding progress of assigned projects
• Perform advanced in vivo procedures (including sample collection, surgeries.) with minimal direct supervision required
• May be trained on more complex procedures
• Perform subcutaneous inoculations
• Administer therapeutic agents through different routes of administration, including IP, PO, SC, IM, ID, IN and IV
• Providing general group support by cleaning, general supply stocking and sample shipping
• Responsible for tracking time spent on projects (project logs)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 2-3 years of experience handling animals in a Vivarium environment is required
• Comfortable working in a laboratory animal research environment- Demonstrated ability to perform a minimum of three of the following in vivo oncology tumor models in mice:
• Animal handling
• Tumor implantation
• Tumor measurement
• Gross necropsy
• Simple drug preparation
• Drug administration by various routes
• Minor survival surgeryIn-life and terminal bleeds
• Demonstrated sense of integrity and confidentiality
• Planning, organizational skills and flexibility in a reactive environment
• Demonstrated accountability and responsibility for own work
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, observe safety and security procedures
• Able to troubleshoot effectively and solve problems with supervision

Preferred Requirement

• AALAS certification at ALAT level or higher is prefered

The California salary range for this position is: $27 – $31.25

Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Crown Bioscience is a global contract research organization (CRO) providing discovery, preclinical, and translational platforms and services to advance oncology and immuno-oncology. Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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