Research Associate I

Newark, CA 94560

Posted: 02/06/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 625424 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of QC Bioassays or department Supervisor 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: Basic/general laboratory courses or experience
•    Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology or relevant field 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: $30-35/hr depending on experience 
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