Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Research Associate I for a
CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier
Pharmaceutical Services clients in
San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities:
This is for a contractor position as part of the Pathology Group in Safety Assessment. The candidate will be a highly motivated, independent person that will be primarily responsible in supporting necropsy activities with Safety Assessment.
- Recording scientific observations during gross examinations
- Excising, weighing, and fixating tissues during necropsy
- Maintenance of study records
- Quality control of work and entering data in the department database
- Coordinating study logistics
- The candidate will also be executing and coordinating the logistics of pathology samples for non-clinical studies conducted at Genentech.
- lab setup
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data entry
- Pre-clinical sample handling and shipping preparation
- Handling of preserved tissue and preparation for histology processing
Required Skills:
- BS degree in animal sciences or similar field with a minimum of 1-2 years recent experience performing the procedures described above is required.
- Proven technical skills, strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and organizational skills are required.
- Work hours are commensurate with business needs.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, highly interactive team environment.
- Animal handling and necropsy experience; proficient in comprehensive necropsy on rodents.
- Visual acuity to see small details during specimen examinations.
- Capable of operating independently to execute tasks at hand.
- Adherence to established policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, management, and clients.
- Must be able to lift at least 15 lbs
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Must be comfortable performing some repetitive tasks such as block inventorying.
- Must be comfortable working in a highly interactive team setting and as such must exhibit excellent collaborative and communication skills within their team and with stakeholders.
- Microsoft Office and Google Apps knowledge required.
Preferred Skills:
- AALAS certification is desired
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