Research Associate

Job Description:

·We are seeking a highly motivated contract Research Associate with strong interpersonal communication skills to conduct in vivo studies in mice in our In-Iivo Pharmacology group at La Jolla to support oncology research.

·Support in vivo experiments

·Flexible working hours including late shift, weekends and holidays

·Strong interpersonal communication skills and team player.

·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 biomarker analysis.

·Experience with tumor cell subcutaneous implantation in mice and live animal surgery is a plus.

·Proficient in data collection/documentation, either in electronic or hardcopy forms.

·This position requires flexible working hours: A regular 5 day work week will include and require: late shift and include Sat/Sun and holidays. BID dosing schedules are central to this position. Lift animal cages.