• Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

    Actalent (South San Francisco, CA)


    Description

    • Responsibilities will include hands-on in vivo and in vitro work supporting an Immuno-Oncology lab.

    • The preferred candidate will have significant experience with performing in vivo mouse studies including syngeneic tumor models and adoptive cell transfer models. Capable of performing multiple different injection routes and knowledge of mouse anatomy for tissue collection.

    • Strong experience with performing In vitro experiments, such as mammalian cell culture, human and mouse primary cell culture, ELISA, multi-color flow, etc.

    • Capable of independently performing experiments based on provided protocols and generating and summarizing data

    • Collaborate with teammates to refine protocols and troubleshoot issues as they occur.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    • BS (3-4 years’ experience) or MS degree, in immunology, molecular biology, oncology or related field.

    • Experience with standard mouse syngeneic tumor models.

    • Prior experience running in vitro experiments, such as mammalian cell culture, multi-color flow (Fortessa and/or Cytek), and primary human and mouse cell assay.

    • Detail-oriented and organized.

    • Willingness to learn new approaches and techniques.

    • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

    • Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and able to work independently.

    • Flexible, able to respond quickly to shifting priorities and able to multitask.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.