Research Associate

Overview Job Title: Research Associate Duration: 06 months on W2 Contract (Possible Extension based on performance) Location: Houston, TX 77047 Onsite/Hybrid: Onsite Schedule: Standard hours Job Description Position Responsibilities within the In Vivo Pharmacology Team: Applies scientific and / or technical skills to complete assigned work within own group / project team and analyzes data from experiments Performs work in a structured environment under direction from supervisor within own work group / team Uses established procedures and methodologies Works predominantly within established procedures Assists with mouse tumor biology models by performing health checks, tumor measurements, dosing, sample collection, and data entry Although the position is full-time (40 hours/week), the candidate may be asked to work occasional weekends or holidays Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Required At least 1.5 years of prior hands-on in vivo mouse work experience required Preferred Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in animal care/husbandry preferred, including proficiency in the monitoring and care of mouse models of disease (i.e. cancer or autoimmunity models) Experience in mouse dosing techniques, including oral gavage, and intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injection Experience with mouse blood and tissue collection and processing Excellent record-keeping skills and experience with data entry and data management Ability to work in a fast-moving team environment Experience with cell culture techniques #J-18808-Ljbffr