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Research Associate - In Vivo Studies

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

The In Vivo Studies group is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated individual to participate in the technical conduct of in vivo studies in a high-throughput work environment. This unit of the Safety Assessment Department is responsible for the planning and execution of pre-clinical drug development studies (including pharmacokinetics and toxicology) supporting a large customer base.

Responsibilities:
Studies include (but are not limited to) work with chemotherapeutics, radioisotopes and other potentially hazardous materials. The individual will have to perform applicable techniques requiring a high-degree of manual dexterity (cannula implantation, catheter insertion, drug administration, blood collection, restraint, anesthesia, euthanasia) in common in vivo models. Maintain study-related documents and follow departmental SOPs to ensure study integrity and quality. Assume role of study coordinator for selected studies and write preclinical protocols as appropriate. This job will involve a high level of physical activity.

Who You Are

Requirements:

• BS in Biological Sciences or related field desired.
• Familiarity with Provantis a plus.
• 1-2 years of direct experience (within the past 12 months) with in vivo models required.
• 3-8 years of experience with in vivo models preferable.
• Ability to administer test article PO and IV in rodent models with 90% accuracy highly desired.
• Ability to collect PK/TK samples via tail vein, cardiac stick and retro-orbital bleed highly desired.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable performing some repetitive tasks such as pipetting and labeling tubes.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends as necessary.
• Must be comfortable working in a highly interactive team setting and as such must exhibit excellent collaborative skills within their team and with stakeholders.

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.