Research Associate III - In vivo Pharmacology

San Mateo, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

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 inflammationresearch 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 weekendsupport will be required for some studies. Willingness to provide frequentevening, off-shift, and weekend study support
.

• Executein vivo studies using preclinical mouse models of inflammation,immunology, and/or related disease areas.
• Performrodent handling, restraint, and dosing via PO, IV, IP, and SQ routes.
• Conductbody weight, food consumption, clinical observations, and animal healthassessments.
• Performin-life and terminal blood collection, including tail vein, submandibular,retro-orbital, and cardiac collection.
• Supporteuthanasia, necropsy, tissue/fluid collection, and sample processing forex vivo analysis.
• Assist with study setup, maintenance, takedown, and doseformulation/calculations.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and in vivo study equipment.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results.
• Followanimal welfare, safety, regulatory, and laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate study progress and findings.

• BS/BA/Associates in Biological Sciences or related field with 2+ years of laboratoryanimal 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.
• Abilityto organize and execute studies with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
  ;
  Graph Pad Prism and PowerPoint are a plus.
• Willingness to provide frequent evening, off-shift, and weekend study support
  .