Research Technician I – In Vivo Pharmacology

Planet Pharma; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in South San Francisco seeks an energetic in vivo pharmacology technician to support hands-on mouse studies and the evaluation of novel agents. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform dosing via IV, IP, SC and PO, and ensure accurate data collection and documentation.

Responsibilities include data recording, adherence to GLP/FDA/USDA regulations, and flexible weekend/holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or degree in biology/toxicology/pharmacology or related field, with 1+ year mice experience.
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and troubleshoot.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members on in vivo studies tasks.
• Perform mouse handling, dosing, and data collection.
• Document and communicate study data accurately.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations.
• Willingness to work weekend/holiday shifts.
• Coordinate with other research teams to deliver study samples.

Skills

Mice handling

Data collection

Documentation

Team player

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or degree in biology/toxicology/pharmacology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Target PR Range: 19-28/hr
*Depending onexperience

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 otherresearch 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