Job Description

We are seeking a Animal Research Associate with hands-on experience in in vivo biology to support early-stage drug discovery programs. This position plays a critical role in executing tightly controlled animal studies, collecting biological samples, and collaborating across scientific teams. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and a team-oriented mindset to a dynamic lab environment.

Job Type: Contract (1 year with possible extension)

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Pay: $32-37/hr (W-2)

Note: Weekend flexibility required

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform or train colleagues in small laboratory animal handling
• Conduct compound administration and dosing via multiple routes
• Carry out blood and tissue collection, sampling, and clinical observations
• Support animal ordering, husbandry oversight (including weekends), and perioperative care
• Execute in vivo studies in collaboration with scientists, including monitoring equipment and obtaining formulated diets
• Attend to facility emergencies and perform room checks during scheduled weekend shifts
• Analyze and present experimental data; contribute to ongoing study refinement
• Communicate effectively and collaborate across research and operations teams
• Maintain accurate records and operate with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree with 3+ years, Bachelor’s with 2+ years, or Master’s with 1+ year of relevant in vivo experience in biology, pharmacology, animal science, or a related field
• Strong hands-on skills in animal dosing, bleeding, handling, and tissue collection
• Experience supporting studies in oncology, cardiometabolic diseases, or biologics
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage experiments and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team and matrixed setting
• Scientific curiosity and a desire to understand biology and mechanisms of action

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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