Associate Scientist - Onsite

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Associate Scientist - Onsite for a contract position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic In Vivo Pharmacology Team within the Oncology Therapeutic Area. In this vital role, you will support the group by performing procedures on laboratory rodents, including handling, dosing, clinical health assessments, and biologic sample collection. This role requires a work schedule from Tuesday to Saturday OR Sunday to Thursday, including support during weekends and some US Holidays.
Responsibilities:

• Perform in vivo studies and procedures on laboratory rodents (mice)
• Conduct rodent handling, dosing via multiple routes, clinical health assessments, and biologic sample collection
• Assist with in vivo research models for a variety of programs
• Review and ensure compliance with all applicable SOPs, business practices, and company policies
• Support rodent dosing during weekends and some US Holidays

Requirements:

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
• In Vivo skills, including experience handling and performing basic manipulations with laboratory rodents
• Experience with GraphPad Prism
• Good verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and with excellent attention to detail

Desired skills:

• Experience with rodent dosing via multiple routes (oral gavage preferred)
• Familiarity with oncology disease models
• Good written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong work ethic
• Organizational and notebook/record keeping skills
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and dynamic research environment
• Computer literacy with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Pay range: up to $28.85 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.