Research Associate - South San Francisco, United States - Planet Pharma

Description

This position is focused on the daily performance, development and advancement of the necropsy laboratory. The core function of this position is to support collaborations with research scientists and pathologists who discover and develop drugs for the treatment of various therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate will provide the scientific and technical expertise at the benchtop necessary to support necropsy activities independently and achieve success for the laboratory. The ideal candidate will also drive scientific development, research and may present these advances at the departmental level.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of industry experience; specifically performing diagnostic rodent necropsies.
• Record of productivity as well as relevant professional experience.
• Thorough understanding & proficiency for working in an In vivo research setting.
• Ability to adhere to established policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Conducts scientific, technical or process improvement tasks in the laboratory that are evidenced by authorship and co-authorship of scientific publications and/or patents.

Possession of the technical expertise and significant experience in a broad range of basic and specialized methods of bench-work including:

• Extensive experience in animal handling
• Proficient in comprehensive necropsy of rodents.
• Administration of compounds required for designated procedures
• Fluid collection for downstream analysis
• Perfusion techniques
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary for excising extremely small and delicate tissue samples for histological analysis
• Trimming, embedding & freezing tissues in various mediums
• Extensive knowledge and experience describing scientific observations during gross examination
• Publication-quality gross photography
• Quality control of work and entering data in the department database
• Ordering and replenishing consumables to ensure lab is adequately stocked
• Overseeing maintenance of lab and equipment within to ensure safety
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Work hours are commensurate with business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Animal Science or similar field
• ALAT & LAT AALAS Certifications