What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Associate position at R&D Partners?
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate in San Diego, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Senior Research Associate:
· We are seeking a scientist with in vivo skills to support the discovery and development of new drugs targeting a variety of oncology indications, mostly solid tumors.
· Ideal candidates must be skilled in animal handling (mice) including drug administration by multiple routes, tumor implanting and tissue harvesting.
· Additional experience with in vitro techniques such as cell culture, cell isolation, Mesoscale, Nanostring, IHC, Western Blot, and qPCR are preferred.
· Independently and efficiently perform routine animal experimental procedures, including but not limited to gavage, subcutaneous/intraperitoneal/intravenous injections, blood collection, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, dissection, and tissue sample collection.
· Strictly follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for in vivo pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetic studies, and disease model development.
What we are looking for in a Senior Research Associate:
· Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years or Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Molecular Biology with 1 years of experience.
· Candidates with a background in Cancer Biology will be preferred.
· Experience with in vivo tumor models, including tumor volume measurement, drug dosing via various routes, injection, blood and tissue collection and processing required.
· Experience with tumor imaging techniques is valued, but not required.
· Experience with cell culture, isolation of primary cell populations and performing cellular assays.
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$81,452 – $101,818 Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $81,452 - $101,818