Research Associate II - Onsite

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate II for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in South San Francisco, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves hands-on experience in small laboratory animal in vivo studies, supporting animal monitoring, dosing, necropsy, organ collection, and sample processing. The work will include handling infectious and/or biohazardous materials, requiring a commitment to safe and ethical laboratory practices.

Responsibilities:

• Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection
• Conduct dosing via routes such as i.p., s.c and p.o
• Maintain accurate study records and communicate progress clearly with team members
• Assist with lab operations, including ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, autoclaving materials, inventory tracking, and proper biohazardous/chemical waste disposal
• Provide weekend and off-hours weekday coverage as required

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field with 1+ years of small animal in vivo experience or equivalent experience
• Strong experience with small animal handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection
• Hands-on experience with common animal administration routes such as i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data
• Excellent communication, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills
• High sense of responsibility and accountability
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Desired skills:

• Ability to design and conduct in vivo studies independently
• Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques
• Familiarity with computational data analysis with bulk RNAseq or ScRNAseq data
• Experience working in a regulated or pharmaceutical/biotech research environment

Pay range: up to $36.64 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.