• Research Associate, In Vivo

    Actalent (Hercules, CA)


    Description

    Seeking a Research Associate in our In Vivo Services Department needing proficient experience in injection skills that can be immediately applied to testing services involving rodents (e.g., mice). Candidates must be able to demonstrate a history of rodent injection including but not limited to intraperitoneal (IP) administration.

     

    Skills

     

    In Vivo, animal handling, Laboratory

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    In Vivo,animal handling,Laboratory

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    • Under minimal supervision, perform dose administration (e.g., intraperitoneal) of test samples to mice (200-350 in one setting) daily Monday through Friday. • Participate in the design and execution of laboratory testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and/or client-protocols. • Document appropriate study records. • Provide technical, scientific, and intellectual support to laboratory testing, as applicable. • Interface with Analysts, Study Directors, and In Vivo Department management in support of departmental activities. • Maintain logbooks, worksheets, equipment records in accordance with company guidelines. • Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. • Ensure sufficient inventory of reagents, consumables, and materials. Requirements • Applicants proficient in rodent dose administration (e.g., IP) will be given priority consideration. • Candidates with injection skills, but with limited or no laboratory experience also encouraged to apply. • Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biological Sciences, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Animal Sciences) with 2-3 years of laboratory experience. Candidates with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for a degree.

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $45.00/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 Hercules,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.