Specialist (Clinical-R&D, Operations)

Petal Surgical • Redwood City, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for day-to-day operations of a pre clinical research laboratory, ensuring high-quality study conduct, regulatory compliance, and GLP requirements. This role supports investigators and technical staff in planning, executing, and documenting pre clinical studies in a regulated preclinical environment. This is a part-time position; typical schedule aligned with planned pre clinical procedures, with occasional early, late, or weekend hours depending on study needs. On-site role in a surgical/pre clinical facility environment that involves standing for extended periods, use of PPE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, pre clinical science, biomedical engineering, or related field, or equivalent applicable experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with surgical or interventional studies in a research or preclinical setting.
• Working knowledge of IACUC processes, regulations, and institutional standards in a research environment.
• Direct experience working under GLP or comparable regulated quality systems, with strong understanding of documentation, data integrity, and audit expectations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; ability to prioritize multiple acute studies and tasks in a part-time schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Prior role as lab manager, study coordinator, or lead technician in a large-animal or preclinical GLP facility.
• Advanced training or certification in laboratory science (e.g., AALAS certification) or GLP quality systems.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (pre clinical, surgical, imaging, and QA) during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of pre clinical studies, including scheduling, study setup, intraoperative support, and post-procedure documentation, in alignment with study protocols and GLP requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with protocols, institutional animal care policies, and applicable federal and state regulations; support protocol preparation, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations (supplies, equipment maintenance/calibration, environmental monitoring, and biosafety practices) to maintain a safe and inspection-ready GLP facility.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and audit-ready study records, including raw data, logs, surgical records, and deviations, in accordance with GLP documentation standards and internal SOPs.
• Train and mentor staff and collaborators in preclinical handling, anesthetic/surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and proper documentation, reinforcing IACUC, GLP, and PPE/safety requirements.
• Collaborate with research staff to optimize study design and execution while implementing refinement, reduction, and replacement (3Rs) principles in animal use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior