Planet Pharma · 13 hours ago
Research Technician I
South San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a motivated Research Technician I to support in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints within the Ocular Group of the Translational Immunology Department. The successful candidate will assist in developing animal models of ocular diseases and evaluating therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases, while working collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the design, execution, and documentation of in vivo ocular studies using rodent models of Glaucoma, AMD, and other retinal diseases
Perform routine and complex animal handling, dosing (IP, SQ, PO, IV), and monitoring, ensuring adherence to IACUC protocols and animal welfare standards
Conduct tissue collection, processing, necropsy, and sample preparation for downstream analyses (e.g., histology, molecular assays, imaging)
Support ocular-specific procedures (e.g., intravitreal injections, ocular imaging, dissection of eye tissues), as applicable
Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely experimental records, including laboratory notebooks, electronic data capture, and study logs
Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis; prepare data for team review (tables, graphs, PowerPoint summaries)
Troubleshoot experimental issues in collaboration with scientists and senior team members
Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, solutions, and supplies needed for in vivo and in vitro experiments
Ensure proper care, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments
Support study planning, including scheduling, coordinating resources, and preparing materials ahead of experiments
Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, veterinarians, and research staff to ensure smooth study execution
Follow all safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements, including biosafety and animal research guidelines
Participate in team meetings and provide updates on experimental progress and challenges
Assist with training and onboarding of new team members, as needed
Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving study needs and priorities in a dynamic research environment
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1–5 years of relevant experience, OR BA or BS (e.g., Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Immunology, or related discipline)
Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo techniques
Extensive experience with animal dosing: IP, SQ, PO, and IV
Proficiency in tissue collection, processing, and necropsy methods
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable
Onsite position (5 days per week)
Rotational weekend work required, with flexibility in weekday scheduling
An animal medical assessment must be scheduled (before start date) and completed during/prior to start date
Preferred
Familiarity with ocular research methods is a strong plus
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
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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