R&D Technician

Position Title: R&D Technician
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
Assignment Duration: 12 months (possible extension- performance based)
Work Schedule: Shifted work schedule: Workdays include up to 3 days on weekday and 2 days on weekend;
Willingness to work flexible hours/days including weekends/holidays.

Position Summary: Our expanding In Vivo Pharmacology group has an opening for a motivated individual who is dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, both small molecule and biologics. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the primary role of this individual will be to support hands-on execution of in vivo studies for the pharmacological evaluation of novel agents.

Background & Context: Our expanding In Vivo Pharmacology group dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, both small molecule and biologics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist team members on various tasks for support of in vivo studies testing of pharmaceutical agents

• Excellent animal/in vivo skills for experimentation in mice, including independent proficiency on:

• Animal handling, restraining, shaving, dosing by various routes (IV, IP, SC, PO), and tissue/blood sample collection

• Data collection including subcutaneous tumor measurements (caliper), body weight measurement, and clinical/animal health observations

• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and communication of study data

• Compliance with all applicable local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations

• Adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of hazardous/biological materials, controlled drugs and animal handling.

• Willingness to work flexible hours/days including weekends/holidays

• Shifted work schedule: Workdays include up to 3 days on weekday and 2 days on weekend

Qualification & Experience:

• High school diploma, or Associates/Bachelor degree in biology, toxicology, pharmacology or related disciplines, and at least 1 or more years relevant experience working with mice.

• Must be a team player in a matrixed environment with excellent oral and written communication skills

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills is required

• Enthusiastic individual motivated to learn new techniques, ability to troubleshoot/improve as needed

• Basic computer skills

• Experience in small animal tumor biology studies

• Previous IACUC laboratory animal training/experience

• Experience with basic sterile techniques as well as rodent micro-surgical experience are a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Pharma industry experience