Research Associate II

Research Associate II Location: 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Contract Duration: 6 Months — Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion Pay Rate: $31.48–$35.38/hour (W2) Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Work Model: Fully Onsite Job Summary We are seeking a Research Associate II with hands-on experience conducting small animal in vivo studies . This position will support animal monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, sample processing, and other study-related activities, including work involving infectious and/or biohazardous materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to maintaining safe, ethical, and compliant laboratory practices. Key Responsibilities Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including: Animal monitoring and handling Dosing and sampling Necropsy and dissection Organ collection and processing Administer compounds using common dosing routes, including intraperitoneal (i.p.), subcutaneous (s.c.), and oral (p.o.) routes. Maintain accurate study records, documentation, and experimental data. Communicate study progress, observations, and results effectively with team members. Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including: Ordering and stocking laboratory supplies Inventory management Maintaining laboratory cleanliness Autoclaving materials Proper disposal of biohazardous and chemical waste Provide weekend and occasional weekday off-hours coverage as required. Required Qualifications BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field. 1+ year of hands-on small animal in vivo research experience , or equivalent relevant experience. Strong experience with: Small animal handling Animal dosing Sample collection Necropsy Organ collection Dissection Excellent communication, organizational, teamwork, and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative research environment. Preferred Qualifications Ability to independently design and conduct in vivo studies. Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques . Experience working with infectious and/or biohazardous materials. Familiarity with computational analysis of bulk RNA-seq or single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data. Experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology research environment. Must-Have Skills Technical Skills Hands-on experience with small animal in vivo studies. Proficiency with common animal administration routes, including i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing . Experience with animal monitoring, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data. Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills. Non-Technical Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of responsibility, accountability, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Flexibility to support changing study priorities and schedules. Commitment to laboratory safety and ethical animal research practices. Nice-to-Have Skills ELISA experience. Flow cytometry experience. Molecular biology techniques. Bulk RNA-seq or scRNA-seq data analysis familiarity. Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated research environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Solutions Services, LLC