Pharmacology Operations Research Associate (Contract)

BBOT•South San Francisco, CA

9d•$42 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

BBOT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel small molecule therapeutics for RAS and PI3K malignancies. This role is for a Pharmacology Operations Research Associate II who will contribute to drug discovery by conducting in vivo oncology models, along with lab management and operational tasks. The ideal candidate will be motivated, thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and contribute to the development of cancer therapeutics.

Requirements

BS in a biology-related discipline
At least 4 years hands-on experience in a vivarium performing oncology pharmacology studies
Highly motivated, proactive, and committed individual with good organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up work environment
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Industry experience highly preferred
AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) is preferred

Responsibilities

Execute in vivo pharmacology studies including preparation (e.g. ear tagging, shaving), tumor measurements, compound dosing (e.g., po, sc, ip, iv), blood collection and processing, and tissue harvests
Adhere to institutional SOPs and IACUC protocols to ensure compliant and ethical animal care and handling
Upload and manage experimental data in vivarium management systems and ELN in a timely and organized manner
Write study protocols and graph data using Prism
Prepare formulation buffers and compound dosing solutions for small molecules
Maintain lab inventory, equipment, and supplies at multiple sites and oversee procurement of supplies
Oversee health monitoring of holding rooms, which includes sampling of rodent cages and work surfaces and sending out to third party for testing
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, and promote operational improvement initiatives