Position Title: Research Associate I, QC Bioassay
Work Location: Newark, CA, Address: 7555 Gateway Boulevard
Assignment Duration: Start Date: 11/24/2025, Est. End Date: 05/25/2026 (≈ 6 months)
Work Schedule: Available for weekend work

Position Summary:

• Under the direction of the Director of QC Bioassays or department manager, perform general laboratory research and experiments following established protocols and SOPs.

• The Research Associate I will perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, assist with ongoing research projects either independently or as a team member, analyze and archive study data.
  Background & Context:
  
  Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist principal investigators with animal studies that may include: Dose administration – IP (intraperitoneal), intradermal, subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and oral gavage

• Daily mice weighing, daily scoring after dosing completion

• Assist team with daily preparation for dosing

• Necropsy, tissue/organ dissection if needed

• Observe and communicate animal health conditions to appropriate personnel.

• Responsible for maintaining and archiving all study data files (electronic and hard copies)

• Understand and follow relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Protocol requirements regarding all laboratory activities assigned or engaged in

• Learn new in vitro/in vivo models as required and conduct them under general supervision

• Responsible for general lab maintenance

• Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, and GDPs where required.

• Learn and develop proficiency in JMP analysis
  
  Qualification & Experience:
  Minimum Required:

• Experienced with research animal handling (mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits)

• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and equipment techniques (handling pipettes, scales, etc.)

• Prior experience working with MS Package (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

• Available for weekend work

• Some experience working in a laboratory setting

• Basic/general laboratory courses or experience
  
  Preferred:

• Capable of basic dose formulation

• Prior experience reviewing and analyzing study data

• One year in related/relevant industry

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or relevant field

 
 
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: $ 35.79/hr.