In Vivo Research Associate

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  

Requirements:

· 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

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newark, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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