Research Associate I

Company Description Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com. Job Description Job Title: Research Associate I Duration: 18+ Months Location: 10777 Science Center Drive, La Jolla, CA 92121 Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated contract Research Associate with strong interpersonal communication skills to conduct in vivo studies in mice in our In-Iivo Pharmacology group at La Jolla to support oncology research. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in vivo experiments
• Flexible working hours including late shift, weekends and holidays
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and team player. TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Proficient in handling mice.
• Proficient in administering compounds via various routes (PO, IV, IP, SC).
• Blood collection (via cheek bleed, RO, intra-cardiac).
• Necropsy, collection of various tissue samples for biomarker analysis.
• Experience with tumor cell subcutaneous implantation in mice and live animal surgery is a plus.
• Proficient in data collection/documentation, either in electronic or hardcopy forms.

Qualifications

What is the minimum education experience required?: ALAT/ALATg, or BS degree in a life science with minimum 1-2 years of hands on laboratory experience in small animal experimentation. ******

• This position requires flexible working hours: A regular 5 day work week will include and require: late shift and include Sat/Sun and holidays. BID dosing schedules are central to this position.
• Lift animal cages.
• Handle hazardous materials and work in animal facility which will require additional medical testing and/or apparatus fitting for OSHA compliance. Thank You ! Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.