Research Technician

Mindlance; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance's In Vivo Pharmacology group in South San Francisco seeks a motivated individual to support hands-on in vivo studies for evaluating novel agents. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to perform in vivo experiments, collect samples, and help coordinate study delivery.

Requirements include a high school diploma or associates/bachelor in biology or related fields, 1+ year of mice work, strong documentation skills, and adherence to GLP/FDA/USDA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associates/bachelor in biology, toxicology, pharmacology or related disciplines, and at least 1+ year experience with mice.
• Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Enthusiastic to learn new techniques and troubleshoot/improve as needed.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members on tasks to support in vivo studies.
• Perform mouse handling, dosing via IV/IP/SC/PO, and tissue/blood collection.
• Collect data including tumor measurements, body weight, and health observations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate study data.
• Comply with GLP, FDA, USDA regulations and safety protocols.
• Adhere to corporate safety standards for hazardous/biological materials and controlled drugs.
• Be available for flexible hours including weekends; shift can include weekdays and weekends.
• Prefer experience in small animal tumor biology and rodent surgery when possible.

Skills

Animal handling

Dosing techniques

Data collection

Documentation

Communication skills

Team player

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or associates/bachelor in biology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duration: 12 Months+

Details:

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. Additional growth opportunities will be to independently perform in vivo studies and to interact with other research teams to coordinate delivery and testing of study derived samples.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”