Position Title: Research Associate I

Work Location: Newark, CA

Assignment Duration: 06 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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.

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
• Assist team members with ongoing studies

Qualification & Experience:

• 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
• Capable of basic dose formulation
• Prior experience reviewing and analyzing study data

Education:

• Minimum Required: Basic/general laboratory courses or experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology or relevant field

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): This position involves hands-on work with live research animals (mice primary), dosing, necropsy, and tissue collection. Weekend work is required. Lab environment with standard safety and biohazard protocols.

 
 
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: $ 35.80/hr.