Research Associate III - In vivo Pharmacology

Our client, a worldleader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for a ResearchAssociate IIIbased in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: LongTerm Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $50/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, PaidSick leave, 401K

Seeking a highlymotivated Research Associate to support preclinical inflammationresearch and evaluation of novel therapeutics using in vivo mouse models.The role requires strong hands-on rodent skills and the ability toindependently execute daily study activities, including dosing, monitoring,blood collection, necropsy, and tissue processing. Off-shift and weekendsupport will be required for some studies. Willingness to provide frequentevening, 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, pleaseshare your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com

akansha@dawarconsulting.com