Research Associate I (QC Bioassays) - West Coast Consulting

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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

  

Experience 

Minimum Required: Some experience working in a laboratory setting

 

Preferred: One year in related/relevant industry  

 

Minimum Required:

Experienced with research animal handling (mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits)

Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and equipment techniques (handling pipettes, scales, etc.)

Prior experience working with MS Package (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

Available for weekend work 

 

Preferred:

Capable of basic dose formulation 

Prior experience reviewing and analyzing study data

 

Skills: Required

EXCEL

VIVO

BIOASSAYS

ANIMAL HANDLING

LABORATORY

 

Additional

ADME

CLIMBING

PROBLEM SOLVING

FORKLIFT

MAINTENANCE

JMP

WRITING SKILLS

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

SOPS

LABORATORY RESEARCH

ARCHIVING

HAND TOOLS