Research Associate

Research Associate

$25 - $40 per hour | San Francisco, CA | On-site | Consulting

Research Associate in San Francisco, CA. for 6+ months contract to possible hire.

A bit about us:

Prestige Hospital System

Placed #1 in both California in a broad assessment of excellence in hospital-based patient care.

Why join us?

Competitive Salary$$

• Stellar Benefits (Medical, Dental Vision, Life Insurance)
• Flexible Schedule
• Job Stability
• Career growth

The position offers a competitive salary

Job Details

Job Details:

Are you passionate about animal health and welfare? Do you have a knack for research and a keen interest in the healthcare industry? We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Consulting Research Associate. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare research, working with a team of professionals dedicated to improving animal health and welfare within the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC).

Responsibilities:

• Conducting animal health surveillance for rodents and other species as assigned.
• Communicating lab and health information to researchers.
• Supporting website function and drafting SOP’s.
• Providing training to Lab or LARC staff.
• Participating in rodent sentinel health or similar programs.
• Performing necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques.
• Assisting LARC’s animal health and rodent health programs and supporting LARC veterinarians and UCSF research projects.
• Performing administrative tasks as needed by LARC.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (required).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience running anesthesia (preferred).
• Excellent organizational, computer and technical skills for database management, file maintenance, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Valid California Driver’s license and participation in the California DMV’s Pull Notice System.
• Ability to review data, research protocols, or other written documents and provide guidance or training to research group or LARC units.
• Working knowledge of regulations and animal welfare requirements.

This role requires the ability to lift 30 pounds; standing, walking, bending, and stooping at regular intervals, and working with animals of various sizes for periods of up to 4-5 hours.

Please note: Due to disease-contamination risks, candidates cannot keep rodents as pets at home while working in this position.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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