Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Research Associate II – Vivarium Operation, Contract
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$46/hr - $57/hr
4+ years expArsenal Biosciences Inc. is a clinical-stage programmable cell therapy company engineering advanced CAR T-cell therapies for solid tumors. They are seeking a highly motivated Vivarium Operation Research Associate to support the evaluation of programmable cell therapies by conducting oncology animal models and ensuring compliance with IACUC guidelines.
BiotechnologyCloud ComputingLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Conduct oncology animal models for evaluating programmable cell therapy
Adhere to IACUC guidelines to ensure ethical treatment and welfare of laboratory animals
Support the Vivarium Operations and In Vivo Translation teams by conducting animal model studies in oncology to evaluate the activity of programmable cell therapy
Maintain and expand cancer and therapeutic cell lines
Execute hands-on responsibilities including, but not limited to animal handling and restraint, administration via various routes, in-life measurements, clinical observations, sample collection and processing, and accurate data collection
Introduce and quantify tumor burden by volumetric measurement and bioluminescent imaging
Harvest and analyze in vivo samples by flow cytometry and other in vitro assays
Document, organize, maintain, review, and report experimental records for research and regulatory requirements
Support vivarium and laboratory operations
Manage, maintain, and purchase laboratory equipment and consumables
Communicate and coordinate daily tasks cross functionally with internal and external partners
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years direct and relevant hands-on practical experience, Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in oncology, immunology, biotechnology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry or academic experience
Cell culture experience with mammalian cell lines with additional weight given for CAR-T cells
Animal health experience in identifying clinical observations and providing treatments
Extensive experience in establishing mouse tumor models in immune competent and compromised animals
Proficiency in drug administration (SQ, IP, IV, and PO)
Proficiency in various blood collection routes (Sub-M and others)
Proficiency in rodent full body necropsy
Software experience in Excel, Google suite, Prism, PowerPoint, electronic lab notebooks, and in vivo data management platforms
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure all assignments are completed on or before deadlines
Must have excellent troubleshooting, organization, and planning skills, and the ability to work under timeline in a fast paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Be an integral part of a team to achieve organizational goal
Communicate transparently to all stakeholders with relevant information in a timely manner
Embrace feedback and challenges as opportunities to improve and grow
Preferred
Preferred experience with liquid handling equipment, flow cytometry, automation, and In Vivo Imaging System
Company
Arsenal Biosciences, Inc.
ArsenalBiosciences, Inc., is a clinical stage programmable cell therapy company focused on the realization of solid tumor cell therapy to defeat cancer.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$630.81MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision Fund
2024-09-04Series C· $325M
2022-09-06Series B· $220.81M
2021-09-21Series B
Leadership Team
Ken Drazan
Chairman, CEO, Co-Founder
Christopher Murriel
Vice President, Pre-Clinical Pharmacology
Recent News
2025-09-19
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