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Description

Under the direction of the Associate 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.

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

Will spend 1-2 hours in the morning at Newark at the HQ then will go to in-vivo lab in Mt view; help weigh animals and do observations.

80-90% time in Mt. View & 10-20% time in Newark HQ.

Animal scoring and assisting with experiments.

Working with mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs.

Skills

Molecular biology, animal handling, biology, in vivo

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Comfortable in handling mouse/rats

• Ability to learn new techniques under supervision.

• Ability to analyze data and report the results in required format

• Ability to perform animal experiment after training

• Ability to do number crunching/ calculations in excel and graphing along with good word processing skills

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in biology required.

Preferred Additional Skills (i.e., Computer):

Proficiency in MS office

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 Newark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.