Research Associate II

Research Associate II

Location: 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Contract Duration: 6 Months — Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion

Pay Rate: $31.48–$35.38/hour (W2)

Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Work Model: Fully Onsite

We are seeking a Research Associate II with hands-on experience conducting small animal in vivo studies
. This position will support animal monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, sample processing, and other study-related activities, including work involving infectious and/or biohazardous materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to maintaining safe, ethical, and compliant laboratory practices.

• Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including:
  • Animal monitoring and handling
  • Dosing and sampling
  • Necropsy and dissection
  • Organ collection and processing
• Administer compounds using common dosing routes, including intraperitoneal (i.p.), subcutaneous (s.c.), and oral (p.o.) routes.
• Maintain accurate study records, documentation, and experimental data.
• Communicate study progress, observations, and results effectively with team members.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including:
  • Ordering and stocking laboratory supplies
  • Inventory management
  • Maintaining laboratory cleanliness
  • Autoclaving materials
  • Proper disposal of biohazardous and chemical waste
• Provide weekend and occasional weekday off-hours coverage as required.

• BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ year of hands-on small animal in vivo research experience
  , or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Small animal handling
  • Animal dosing
  • Sample collection
  • Necropsy
  • Organ collection
  • Dissection
• Excellent communication, organizational, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative research environment.

• Ability to independently design and conduct in vivo studies.
• Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques
  .
• Experience working with infectious and/or biohazardous materials.
• Familiarity with computational analysis of bulk RNA-seq or single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data.
• Experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology research environment.

• Hands-on experience with small animal in vivo studies.
• Proficiency with common animal administration routes, including i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing
  .
• Experience with animal monitoring, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of responsibility, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to support changing study priorities and schedules.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and ethical animal research practices.

• ELISA experience.
• Flow cytometry experience.
• Molecular biology techniques.
• Bulk RNA-seq or scRNA-seq data analysis familiarity.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated research environments.