Job Title:- Research Associate I Location:- South San Francisco, CA, 94080 Duration:- 12 Months
Roles and Responsibilities:-
Responsibilities are primarily carrying out animal research studies, including monitoring, dosing, and animal necropsy and organ collection.
Primarily in mice, with occasional work in rats and guinea pigs.
The individual may need to work with infectious and/or bio-hazardous reagents and material.
The individual will be involved with general lab managerial duties such as stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining lab cleanliness, and appropriately disposing of biohazardous and chemical waste.
Limited administrative functions such as attending select meetings, equipment and supply inventory, preparation of work schedules, etc, are expected.
Covering duties on weekends and off hours on weekdays is required (on a rotating schedule).
Skills:-
Extensive experience in animal handling with excellent in vivo dosing techniques, such as i.v., i.p., s.c., i.n., p.o., and animal organ collection and dissection techniques. Experience working with bacterial and/or viral infection models is a plus, but not required.
Excellent communication, organization, record-keeping, flexibility and an eagerness to learn. Must work well with others and be a team player.
Must be capable of standing, lifting, kneeling, bending, etc., for extended periods of time, and must be willing to work with potentially hazardous materials, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Education
BA/BS/MS or equivalent experience
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $37.00/hr.
