NEW JOB OPENING
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
IN South San Francisco, CA, USA!

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 1-5 years of relevant experience, OR BA or BS (e.g., Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Immunology, or related discipline)



Required Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo techniques

• Extensive experience with animal dosing: IP, SQ, PO, and IV

• Proficiency in tissue collection, processing, and necropsy methods

• Familiarity with ocular research methods is a strong plus



Soft Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable



Description:

• The Ocular Group within the Translational Immunology Department is seeking a motivated, flexible, and proactive Research Technician Contractor to support in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints.

• The successful candidate will contribute to the development of animal models of ocular diseases, including Glaucoma and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), and will play a key role in evaluating therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases.

• This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative, fast-paced research environment.



Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, execution, and documentation of in vivo ocular studies using rodent models of Glaucoma, AMD, and other retinal diseases

• Perform routine and complex animal handling, dosing (IP, SQ, PO, IV), and monitoring, ensuring adherence to IACUC protocols and animal welfare standards

• Conduct tissue collection, processing, necropsy, and sample preparation for downstream analyses (e.g., histology, molecular assays, imaging)

• Support ocular-specific procedures (e.g., intravitreal injections, ocular imaging, dissection of eye tissues), as applicable

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely experimental records, including laboratory notebooks, electronic data capture, and study logs

• Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis; prepare data for team review (tables, graphs, PowerPoint summaries)

• Troubleshoot experimental issues in collaboration with scientists and senior team members

• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, solutions, and supplies needed for in vivo and in vitro experiments

• Ensure proper care, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments

• Support study planning, including scheduling, coordinating resources, and preparing materials ahead of experiments

• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, veterinarians, and research staff to ensure smooth study execution

• Follow all safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements, including biosafety and animal research guidelines

• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on experimental progress and challenges

• Assist with training and onboarding of new team members, as needed

• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving study needs and priorities in a dynamic research environment



Interview Process:

• 1st round: 30-minute phone screen

• 2nd round: 90-minute virtual panel interview

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**