Research Associate

Job Title : Research Associate

Duration : 06 months on W2 Contract (Possible Extension based on performance)

Location : Houston, TX 77047

Onsite / Hybrid : Onsite

Schedule : Standard hours

Job Description :

Position Responsibilities within the In Vivo Pharmacology Team :

Applies scientific and / or technical skills to complete assigned work within own group / project team and analyzes data from experiments

Performs work in a structured environment under direction from supervisor within own work group / team

Uses established procedures and methodologies

Works predominantly within established procedures

Assists with mouse tumor biology models by performing health checks, tumor measurements, dosing, sample collection, and data entry

Although the position is full-time (40 hours / week), the candidate may be asked to work occasional weekends or holidays

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree Required

At least 1.5 years of prior hands-on in vivo mouse work experience required

Preferred Qualifications :

At least 2 years of experience in animal care / husbandry preferred, including proficiency in the monitoring and care of mouse models of disease (i.e. cancer or autoimmunity models)

Experience in mouse dosing techniques, including oral gavage, and intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injection

Experience with mouse blood and tissue collection and processing

Excellent record-keeping skills and experience with data entry and data management

Ability to work in a fast-moving team environment

Experience with cell culture techniques