Research Fellow - Biotech

Job Description Job Title: In Vivo Research Associate
Employment Type: W2 Contract – Approximately 15 Months with Possibility for Extensions
Pay Rate: $32.00–$35.38/hour (determined by experience, paid weekly)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard 8-hour shift
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
BEPC is actively seeking an In Vivo Research Associate to support our client’s research operations in South San Francisco, CA. This laboratory-based position will support small animal in vivo studies , including animal monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, dissection, sample processing, and related study activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on small animal research experience, including proficiency with common administration routes such as intraperitoneal (i.p.), This position requires excellent organization, careful documentation, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safe and ethical laboratory practices.
The role may involve work with infectious and/or biohazardous materials and requires flexibility to provide occasional weekend and off-hours coverage.

Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including animal monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
Support the execution of in vivo research studies according to established protocols and laboratory procedures.
Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
Maintain accurate and complete study records and laboratory documentation.
Clearly communicate study progress, observations, and results to research team members.
Support laboratory operations by ordering, receiving, stocking, and maintaining laboratory supplies.
Maintain organized and clean laboratory work areas.
Autoclave laboratory materials as required.
Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure necessary materials are available for study activities.
Follow established procedures for biohazardous and chemical waste disposal.
Work safely when handling infectious and/or biohazardous materials.
Collaborate with scientists and other research team members to support study objectives.
Provide weekend and off-hours weekday coverage when required.

BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.

• 1+ years of hands-on small animal in vivo experience , or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with small animal handling and monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with animal dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
• Ability to accurately collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Strong laboratory documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a research team.
• Flexibility to support weekend or off-hours work when study schedules require it.

Experience with molecular biology techniques.
Familiarity with computational analysis of bulk RNA-seq or single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data.
Previous experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated research environment.

founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management.

With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.
founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive.\n\nWith competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.