New 
Research Associate II
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, California, South San Francisco | |
 Aug 21, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Research Associate II
Work Location: South San Francisco, 94080 Assignment Duration: 15 months Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: * We are seeking a Research Associate II with hands-on experience in small laboratory animal in vivo studies. * This role will support animal monitoring, dosing, necropsy, organ collection, sample processing and related study activities, including work with infectious and/or biohazardous materials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, flexible, and committed to safe and ethical laboratory practices. Key Responsibilities: * Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection. * Conduct dosing via routes such as i.p., s.c and p.o. * Maintain accurate study records and communicate progress clearly with team members. * Assist with lab operations, including ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, autoclaving materials, inventory tracking, and proper biohazardous/chemical waste disposal. * Provide weekend and off-hours weekday coverage as required. Qualification & Experience: * BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field with 1+ years of small animal in vivo experience or equivalent experience. * Strong experience with small animal handling, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection. * Excellent communication, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills. * Hands-on experience with common animal administration routes such as i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing. * Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data. * Strong communication skills. * High sense of responsibility and accountability. * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to design and conduct in vivo studies independently. * Experience with ELISA, flow cytometry, or molecular biology techniques. * Familiarity with computational data analysis with bulk RNAseq or ScRNAseq data. * Experience working in a regulated or pharmaceutical/biotech research environment. | |