We
are seeking a highly motivated contract Research Associate with strong
interpersonal communication skills to conduct in vivo studies in mice at our In
Vivo oncology Pharmacology group in a large pharmaceutical company in La Jolla
( San Diego CA). This is a great opportunity to learn drug discovery and
industrial experiences.
Requirements:
ALAT/ALATg,
or BS, MS degree in a life science with minimum 2 years of hands on laboratory
experience in small animal experimentation.
Proficient
in handling mice
Proficient
in administering compounds via various routes (PO, IV, IP, SC)
blood
collection (via cheek bleed, RO, intra-cardiac)
Necropsy,
collection of various tissue samples for analysis.
Experience
with xenografts and immunocompromised mice
Live
animal surgery and basic tissue culture technics a plus.
Proficient
in data collection/documentation, either in electronic or hardcopy forms.
Highly
organized, detail oriented, a team player, enthusiastic about drug discovery,
and a strong communicator with strong work ethics. Candidate need to be able to
work independently with minimum to no supervision.
This
position requires flexible working hours: A regular 5 day work week will
include and require: late shift and include Sat/Sun. BID dosing schedules are
central to the position
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.