Research Associate III - In vivo Pharmacology

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for a Research Associate III based in Foster City, CA. Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate : $50/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K Seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support preclinical inflammation research and evaluation of novel therapeutics using in vivo mouse models. The role requires strong hands-on rodent skills and the ability to independently execute daily study activities, including dosing, monitoring, blood collection, necropsy, and tissue processing. Off-shift and weekend support will be required for some studies. Willingness to provide frequent evening, off-shift, and weekend study support. Key Responsibilities Execute in vivo studies using preclinical mouse models of inflammation, immunology, and/or related disease areas. Perform rodent handling, restraint, and dosing via PO, IV, IP, and SQ routes. Conduct body weight, food consumption, clinical observations, and animal health assessments. Perform in-life and terminal blood collection, including tail vein, submandibular, retro-orbital, and cardiac collection. Support euthanasia, necropsy, tissue/fluid collection, and sample processing for ex vivo analysis. Assist with study setup, maintenance, takedown, and dose formulation/calculations. Operate and maintain laboratory and in vivo study equipment. Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results. Follow animal welfare, safety, regulatory, and laboratory procedures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate study progress and findings. Qualifications BS/BA/Associates in Biological Sciences or related field with 2+ years of laboratory animal research experience, preferably PK/PD; equivalent experience may be considered. Strong hands-on experience with murine models and rodent dosing techniques. Experience in inflammation, immunology, oncology, or other preclinical disease models preferred. Knowledge of USDA, animal welfare, and AAALAC guidelines is a plus. Ability to organize and execute studies with minimal supervision. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; GraphPad Prism and PowerPoint are a plus. Willingness to provide frequent evening, off-shift, and weekend study support. If interested, please share your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com