Job Description
Job Title: Research Associate I
Department: QC Bioassays
Location: Newark, CA
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week), Monday–Friday
Duration: 1-year contract (06/16/2025 – 06/15/2026)
Job Summary:
The Research Associate I supports QC Bioassay operations by performing laboratory-based research under supervision. Responsibilities include animal handling and dosing, data collection, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with SOPs, GMP, GLP, and GDP standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer doses via various routes (IP, SQ, IM, oral gavage)
- Perform daily animal monitoring, weighing, and health scoring
- Assist with necropsy and tissue/organ collection
- Maintain accurate electronic and hardcopy study data files
- Conduct general lab maintenance and support study preparation
- Learn and perform in vitro/in vivo models and analysis (e.g., JMP)
- Comply with all SOPs and regulatory guidelines
Required Qualifications:
- Experience handling lab animals (mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs)
- Basic laboratory skills and familiarity with lab equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to work weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with dose formulation
- Ability to review and analyze study data
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
- 1+ year of industry lab experience
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and handling of lab animals
- Must be comfortable working in a lab and animal facility environment
- Routine use of syringes/needles and computer equipment
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,