Associate Scientist Research Laboratory Operations

Revolution Medicines•Redwood City, CA

1d•$119,000 - $149,000•Onsite

About The Position

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide. Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients. The Opportunity: Revolution Medicines is seeking an individual with a strong background in rodent laboratory animal research. The position will receive study designs from scientists and independently execute in vivo pharmacology studies in mice, while demonstrating excellent communication and coordination across teams. In addition, this role will support vivarium management, including management of weekend staff to ensure uninterrupted in vivo operations during weekends and holidays.

Requirements

BS or MS in Biology or Pharmacology related discipline (or 5 - 8 years of relevant experience).
Proficiency with various mouse handling techniques including dosing (IV, PO, SC, IP), tumor inoculation/measurements, in life and terminal blood collection, survival surgeries, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis.
Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Research experience with mouse models of cancer and/or cancer immunotherapy.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
The ability to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities and research goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studylog, Prism, and Benchling.
Rodent Surgical Experience.
Sterile tissue culture.
Familiarity with sample collection for IHC and cellular biology assays such as: FACS, western blot, and qPCR.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, analyze, and report in vivo studies (efficacy, PK/PD).
Carry out pre-clinical model development and characterization.
Manage and supervise multiple research associates.
Conduct standard vivarium operations-managing inventory/supplies, maintain laboratory equipment, and record keeping.
Contribute to continuous improvement of current SOPS and ensure that the appropriate SOPs are followed by all Vivarium users.
Support adherence to animal welfare guidelines and regulations.
Learn and conduct other in vivo related techniques.
Train junior team members on in vivo techniques.
Interface with cross-functional project team members, and participation in and presentation at project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetings.
Formulate and administer drugs and experimental compounds by various routes.
Troubleshooting issues with the facility, animal welfare, or executing in vivo.