Research Associate – II

Company : Integrated Resources, Inc

Country: United States

Location : Foster City, California

Post: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:39:38 GMT

Expires: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:59:59 GMT

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Research Associate II, Pathobiology
Location: Foster City
Work Setting: Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote will all be considered

The In Vivo Pathology (IVP) team within the Pathobiology department is seeking a research associate to support the management of downstream pathology workflows in support of pre-clinical in vivo pharmacological studies. This position will support drug development in diverse therapeutic areas such as fibrosis, inflammation, oncology, and virology. A successful candidate will enProduct process optimization and management. This individual will also be responsible for utilizing and maintaining the inventory tracking and study management tools employed in the Pathobiology lab for all study related tasks. A successful candidate will enProduct working in a team; carefully follow scientific protocols and apply meticulous attention to detail. This individual will be highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
Support the management of pathology workflows in support of pre-clinical studies
Coordinate with external partners, to include CROs and academic collaborators
Ensure all related work and data generation is in alignment with internal methods and standards
Manage sample tracking and communicate updates and instructions to downstream stakeholders
Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices
Track the development and implementation of histology assays
Maintain standardization of histology sample collection, processing, storage, and analysis
Work with Pathologists to communicate project status, QC data, and create pathology reports
Compile quantitative image analysis data

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Bachelors degree or higher in an area of biological, medical, or relevant scientific field
Strong scientific communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
Advanced planning, organization, and process management skills
Complete working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with statistical analysis software (i.e PRISM GraphPad, Spotfire)
Experience using database and tracking tools (i.e SmartSheet, SharePoint, MS Projects)
Highly motivated with a can do attitude and commitment to work as part of a team
The following are highly preferred, but not required:
o Project and/or study management experience
o Histology and/or Pathology Lab experience