Planet Pharma · 20 hours ago
In Vivo Research Associate
Redwood City, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPlanet Pharma is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented in vivo research associate with a background in mouse laboratory animal research. This role will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted in vivo operations during the weekends and holidays, performing dosing, animal monitoring, and general coverage responsibilities.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Michael Sullivan
Responsibilities
Perform dosing independently (oral gavage and intraperitoneal) according to instructions
Perform routine and study-specific animal health monitoring in accordance with IACUC-approved protocols
Perform animal husbandry for laboratory mice including: cage changing, provide food and water, provide housing and enrichment
Routinely and accurately fill out laboratory records including: daily animal health checks, room temperature/humidity readings, cleaning/husbandry, and facility maintenance
Observe, document, and report clinical signs or adverse events
Perform tumor volume measurements by caliper and body weight measurements
Record measurements in Studylog
Collect samples (tumor, blood, organs, etc) as needed
Cleaning and maintenance of a pathogen free animal research facility
Restock supplies
Communicate using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Zoom
Follow protocols and operate equipment with training such as: changing stations, autoclave, and hydrogen peroxide vaporizer
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Able to consistently and independently work weekends and holidays
Have worked with mice in research or laboratory setting
Proficiency with in vivo mouse dosing (PO and IP)
Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
Detail-oriented and comfortable keeping detailed laboratory records
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work to Redwood City, CA
Physical Demands: Activities may require standing for extended periods. Able to carry and lift up to 50 pounds, maneuver items and carts exceeding 50 pounds
Preferred
Proficiency with in vivo mouse skills such as dosing (SC and IV), tumor inoculation/measurements, survival and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis (collecting organs in formalin, transferring from formalin to the ethanol, or flash freezing in liquid nitrogen)
Familiarity with Studylog, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Zoom, and Smartsheet
Research experience with mouse models of cancer
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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