Scientific Research In Vivo - Associate
South San Francisco, CA, US, 94080
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Research Associate III - In Vivo to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.
As the Research Associate III - In Vivo, you will be responsible for performing required in vivo techniques and for helping to advance our client's drug research and development pipeline. This role is inviting applications from in vivo researchers who are excited to be part of a scientific team dedicated to unraveling the fundamentals of the aging process with a view to identifying targets and pathways suitable for therapeutic intervention. In particular, we are looking for an experienced research associate with a background and training in vivo physiology/biology and interested to apply this training to advance our understanding of aging and its impact on the pathophysiology of disease.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Execution of physiological and behavioral assays of aging mouse models
- Takedowns and dissection of tissues for processing for “omics” analyses
- Applying in vivo approaches to preclinical validation of target molecules
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic in-vivo laboratory techniques, including blood collection, injections, tissue processing, and euthanasia in rodents.
- Ability to manage small studies and train staff independently.
- Participate in experimental design and planning as well as assemble, set up, and operate any necessary experimental equipment.
- Execution of mouse physiologic and behavioral assays including grip strength, metabolic cages, glucose/insulin tolerance
- Necropsy and tissue collection in rodents
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors of Science or Associate of Science degree in a Life Science discipline, such as physiology, biology, veterinary science, or a related field or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and Five (5) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above
OR
- High School diploma/GED and Seven (7) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Certification/Licensure: AALAS Certification at the LATg level preferred.
The pay range for this position is $50 - 52 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
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If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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