In Vivo Research Associate

Foster City, CA Contract Duration: 12-36 months Rate: Negotiable Responsibilities: Excellent employment opportunity for a In Vivo Research Associate (Contractor) in the Foster City, CA area. Location: Foster City 5 days a week We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Research Associate to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. 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. Experience: Required Degree or Certification: MS or BS 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 Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Animal handling (mouse). Understanding of basic Pharmacology. Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: In Vitro and wet-lab experience. Proficiency with MS suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and word. Fladger Associates