Research Associate III - In vivo Pharmacology

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for a Research Associate III based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $50/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support preclinical inflammation research and evaluation of novel therapeutics using in vivo mouse models. The role requires strong hands-on rodent skills and the ability to independently execute daily study activities, including dosing, monitoring, blood collection, necropsy, and tissue processing. Off-shift and weekend support will be required for some studies. Willingness to provide frequent evening, off-shift, and weekend study support.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute in vivo studies using preclinical mouse models of inflammation, immunology, and/or related disease areas.
  
• Perform rodent handling, restraint, and dosing via PO, IV, IP, and SQ routes.
  
• Conduct body weight, food consumption, clinical observations, and animal health assessments.
  
• Perform in-life and terminal blood collection, including tail vein, submandibular, retro-orbital, and cardiac collection.
  
• Support euthanasia, necropsy, tissue/fluid collection, and sample processing for ex vivo analysis.
  
• Assist with study setup, maintenance, takedown, and dose formulation/calculations.
  
• Operate and maintain laboratory and in vivo study equipment.
  
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results.
  
• Follow animal welfare, safety, regulatory, and laboratory procedures.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate study progress and findings.
  

Qualifications

• BS/BA/Associates in Biological Sciences or related field with 2+ years of laboratory animal research experience, preferably PK/PD; equivalent experience may be considered.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with murine models and rodent dosing techniques.
  
• Experience in inflammation, immunology, oncology, or other preclinical disease models preferred.
  
• Knowledge of USDA, animal welfare, and AAALAC guidelines is a plus.
  
• Ability to organize and execute studies with minimal supervision.
  
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; GraphPad Prism and PowerPoint are a plus.
  
• Willingness to provide frequent evening, off-shift, and weekend study support.
  

If interested, please share your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com