Research Associate

Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Research Associate to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study execution, data analysis and organization, as well as project team responsibilities. A minor amount of scheduling flexibility, including off-shift and weekend, may be required. The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, RO, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis. The day-to-day responsibilities will include daily dosing, daily tumor measurements, tissue collections, and assisting with various aspects of study and facility maintenance. In addition to daily hands-on lab responsibilities, the position will have project team responsibilities including attending meetings to determine appropriate study design, organization of data, and presentation of results. Qualifications & Prior Experience: MS or BS with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate hands on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology Strong biology background with understanding of basic pharmacology Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Proficiency with MS suite including power Point, Excel, and word. Demonstrated ability to analyze and graph data using Graph Pad prism or equivalent

Additional Experience: Experience with more advanced in vivo techniques: surgery, anesthesia Experience with Study Log data collection software is desired Experience with tissue culture is desired Experience with in vivo imaging is desired Tek Wissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.