Biologist; ARA - II Job West Point Pennsylvania USA,Research/Development

Position: Biologist (ARA) - II
Location: West Point

Job Title:
Biologist (ARA) - II
Job Location : South San Francisco, CA
Job Duration: 12 Months
Shift: Work shift : Monday-Friday(8a-5p PST). Occasional weekends.
Pay:$37-39/hr.

Job Description:

Associate degree with 3+ years , or Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience in biology and animal sciences, or Master’s Degree with 1 or more year of relevant in-vivo experience, in chemical biology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, biology, or other relevant scientific discipline
Additional years of relevant industry experience(in-vivo experience) is preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

Experience working with small laboratory animals with hands-on experience in in-vivo dosing, bleeding, tissue collection and handling techniques.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: PK, oncology , cardio metabolic disease and biologics.
The individual will perform experiments in the laboratory with minimal guidance and supervision in the execution of complex in vivo studies to support the pipeline.
The successful candidate will also possess a strong sense of intellectual curiosity to expand their technical expertise, as well as effective written and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate across functional areas.
Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic team environment.
Works independently and is able to simultaneously handle a diverse workload with strong organizational and time management skills.
The ideal candidate should be team oriented, value workplace partnership and can work with minimal to no supervision.

Note:

• Candidate should be flexible and open to cover during weekend whenever needed.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: PK, oncology , cardio metabolic disease and biologics.

• No PHD

• Shift
- Monday-Friday(8a-5p PST). Occasional weekends.

Responsibilities
Study support may include:

Performing or training staff on animal handling.
Compound administration
Dosing (All routes with an emphasis on intravenous administration in rodents)
Sampling
Tissue collection
Animal ordering
Clinical observations
Understanding and executing in vivo studies including collaborating with researchers, obtaining formulated diets, monitoring and maintaining equipment.
Assist with perioperative care, provide husbandry oversite on weekends including room checks and emergency facility issues.
In-vivo dosing, bleeding, animal veterinary care and handling of small laboratory animals during a shifted workweek that includes the weekend.
Scientific curiosity, analytical mindset with a drive to own a project to understand biology, mechanism of action and drive it through the discovery pipeline.
Ability to work independently in executing tightly controlled experiments, analyzing data, and presenting to teams.
Effective communicator, having people skills and being able to work as a team player and working effectively in a matrixed environment.