Job Description
South San Francisco, CA
Contract Duration: 17-18 months
Rate: Negotiable
Salary: NA $1.00
Responsibilities:
- Excellent employment opportunity for a Research Support Specialist in the South San Francisco, CA area.
- Responsible for the daily study support needs of our therapeutic areas and collaborates with scientists and key stakeholders to maintain operational performance levels consistent with and according to the company biology's expectations and standards.
- Hands on experience and substantiated knowledge with preclinical rodent models is required.
- The successful candidate will be proficient in basic in vitro laboratory skills and familiar with ex vivo sample processing and analysis.
Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science or related discipline preferred.
- Two to three years of laboratory animal facility experience.
- Candidates should have training in a relevant field (BS or MS) with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate hands on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience in murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology.
- Knowledge of and experience with USDA regulations, laboratory animal welfare guidelines and AAALAC, International guidelines.
- One year of computer experience with MSWord, PowerPoint and Excel programs and administrative experience in support of site operations required.
- Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the Technologist (LAT) level.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond timely to the needs of research personnel to ensure that excellent customer service is provided at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and plan and study request with minimum supervision.
- Working knowledge of laboratory animal equipment and supplies, for a variety of common laboratory animals and personal protective equipment requirements for various bio-safety levels.
- The position requires direct contact with a variety of laboratory animal species.
- Should have experience in the design, execution and analysis of immunological, tumor, and/or pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) studies.
- Proficiency in murine handling techniques such as IV, IP, oral dosing, in life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis is critical for this role.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
- Relocation will not be provided for this position.