Job Title: Research Associate I (QC Bioassays)
Job Location: Newark, CA
Job Duration: 06 months (possible extension)
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Director of QC Bioassays or department manager, perform general laboratory research and experiments following established protocols and SOPs. The Research Associate I will perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, assist with ongoing research projects either independently or as a team member, analyze and archive study data.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform and assist principal investigators with animal studies that may include:
- Dose administration – IP (intraperitoneal), intradermal, subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and oral gavage Daily mice weighing, daily Scoring after dosing completion Assist team with daily preparation for dosing necropsy, tissue/organ dissection if needed
- Observe and communicate animal health conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for maintaining and archiving all study data files (electronic and hard copies)
- Understand and follow relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Protocol requirements regarding all laboratory activities assigned or engaged in.
- Learn new in vitro/in vivo models as required and conduct them under general supervision.
- Responsible for general lab maintenance
- Use proper record keeping (GDP) to document work activities.
- Learn and develop proficiency in JMP analysis
- Assist team members with ongoing studies
Education:
Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree - recent graduates encouraged for this role