Hello,
My name is Shivaraj, and I am a Talent Acquisition Consultant with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm with an array of Fortune 500 clients and are currently seeking a Research Associate for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in South San Francisco, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
Pay: $27.59-$37.93
Duties:

• A lab-based position in Translational Immunology (in vivo immunology research group).
• Responsibilities are primarily carrying out animal research studies, including monitoring, dosing, and animal necropsy and organ collection.
• Primarily in mice, with occasional work in rats and guinea pigs.
• The individual may need to work with infectious and/or bio-hazardous reagents and material.
• The individual will be involved with general lab managerial duties such as stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining lab cleanliness, and appropriately disposing of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Limited administrative functions such as attending select meetings, equipment and supply inventory, preparation of work schedules, etc, are expected.

• Extensive experience in animal handling with excellent in vivo dosing techniques, such as i.v., i.p., s.c., i.n., p.o., and animal organ collection and dissection techniques.
• Experience working with either models of lung disease or infectious models (bacterial and/or viral infection) is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication, organization, meticulous record-keeping, flexibility and an eagerness to learn.
• Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Must be capable of standing, lifting, kneeling, bending, etc., for extended periods of time, and must be willing to work with potentially hazardous materials, adhering to health and safety guidelines.