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Research Scientist- In Vitro
Thousand Oaks, CA, US
Scientific
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Temporary
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
First Shift (Day)
Thousand Oaks, CA, US
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
On-site
Scientific
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
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Research Scientist- In Vitro Studies
Thousand Oaks, CA | Contact | $50+/hr
We are looking for a dedicated and driven Research Scientist who is ready to contribute to our innovative team. If you have a passion for in vivo and in vitro research and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a bridge between teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Organize and manage lab processes, working alongside the Site Head and Operations and Research teams.
- Significantly contribute to the design, planning, and execution of in vitro and in vivo studies related to the mechanism of action, early exploratory indications, tolerability, PK/PD, and therapeutic efficacy.
- Conduct pharmacology and pharmacokinetic studies in animal models to evaluate therapeutic candidates through various readouts.
- Assess biomarkers (e.g., Luminex, PCR, ELISA) in animal tissues and cell extracts.
- Willingness to perform standard in vivo procedures, including rodent handling, blood collection, multi-route dosing (IV, IP, SC, PO), urine collection, necropsies, and tissue collection, in compliance with approved IACUC protocols and AAALAC regulations.
- Prepare facilities and sterilize instruments for animal procedures.
- Order supplies and maintain inventories for both in vivo and in vitro procedures.
- Keep accurate records of experiments and procedures following approved company guidelines.
- Exhibit excellent organizational and lab management skills, ensuring smooth lab operations and communication.
- Support in vitro studies as needed, with a strong emphasis on ELISA and Luminex techniques.
Qualifications:
- B.Sc or MS with a minimum of 3+ years of research experience.
- Strong in vivo background with willingness to handle animals.
- Extensive experience in molecular biology techniques such as ELISAs, protein extraction from cell cultures and animal tissues, and the Luminex-based multiplex platform.
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with knowledge of lab equipment, procedures, and day-to-day laboratory functions, adhering strictly to laboratory safety guidelines.
- Familiarity with basic lab software: Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, and ELN for record-keeping.
- Demonstrates collaborative and broad-thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present findings effectively.
- Some microscopy experience is desirable.
- Background in histotechnology would be advantageous.
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