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Research Associate I (QC Bioassays)

Newark, CA 94560

Posted: 09/06/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 614290 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

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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

Experience Minimum Required:
  • Some experience working in a laboratory setting
  • Preferred: One year in related/relevant industry


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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





Pay Rate Range: $20-34/hr depending on experience 

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.