Senior Research Associate, In Vivo 

About the Opportunity 

 Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Research Associate to work within the Discovery In Vivo Pharmacokinetic Team at our Hayward, CA location to work with rodent models in a fast-paced team environment.  The ideal candidate is driven, hardworking, willing to learn, dedicated, and passionate about science. Given that we are a newly launched Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded by an experienced team of industry veterans, this ground floor position offers unique opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to the creation and development of our services, expand their knowledge base by participation in multidisciplinary teams, and advance their career in capabilities and responsibilities.  

 Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

 With minimum guidance from senior scientific staff, the successful candidate will: 

• Perform routine animal husbandry, handling and restraint   

• Perform basic and advanced skills for dose administration, sample collection and sample processing.  This will include various tissue sample collections. 

• Utilize software for study set up and collection of data such as clinical observations, body weights, and dose administration and sample collection events 

• Under close guidance of senior scientific staff, prepare and review study protocols and data summaries 

• Participate in efforts to improve processes and streamline procedures 

• Proactively communicate study events and status with Principal Investigator 

• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels within and across departments 

• Perform all other related duties as assigned 

Minimum Education and Qualifications: 

 Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or another related scientific field.  Two years of prior laboratory experience required.  Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered as substitution for the specific criteria outlined above.  

 Skills: 

 Highly organized and detail-oriented while working under tight timelines 

• Adapts readily, willingly, and effectively to changes in assignments and priorities 

• Able to multitask and independently manage time to maximize productivity 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  

Compensation: 

This is a non-exempt position, so it is eligible for overtime.  Annual salary for this position starts at $72,540 based on full time employment.  Actual compensation offered is dependent on education, certification, experience and location.  This position is also eligible for all of Meadowhawk Biolabs benefits. 

 Personal Attributes: 

 In addition to the attributes described above, the ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, open-minded, self-aware, flexible, data-driven and objective in its evaluation, persistent and optimistic in the face of challenges and uncertainty, and willing to make decisions and take ownership for assigned responsibilities.