Lab Tech - III*
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Job Info

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Animal Technician

Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 6 months and possibility for extension
Location: Foster City CA

As anAnimal Technician, you will:

We are seeking a highly motivated in vivo technician to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study support needs and assisting with various aspects of facility maintenance, including off-shift and weekend study support needs for our oncology studies.

Hands on experience with preclinical oncology mouse models is required. The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, subcutaneous), tumor measurements, in-life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis. The day-to-day responsibilities will include daily dosing, daily tumor measurements, tissue collections, sending out packages, facility maintenance (such as stocking supplies and keeping lab space organized) and assisting with various aspects of study maintenance.

Qualifications & prior experience:

• 2+ years of laboratory animal facility experience and demonstrated work experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology. No degree required.

• Proficiency with various mouse handling techniques including dosing (IV, PO, subcutaneous, IP), tumor inoculation/measurements, in life and terminal blood collection, and collection and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis.

• Knowledge of and experience with USDA regulations, laboratory animal welfare guidelines and AAALAC, International guidelines is a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of laboratory animal equipment and supplies, for a variety of common laboratory animals and personal protective equipment requirements for various bio-safety levels.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment is essential.
• Basic computer literacy with MSWord and MS Excel is required. PowerPoint and GraphPad Prism experience is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan studies and execute day to day responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Experience with StudyLog data collection software is desired.

• Experience with tissue culture is desired.

• Experience with in vivo imaging is desired.

Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Rodent handling and dosing, data entry and organization (Studylog, excel, or similar), knowledge of animal welfare regulations

Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Microsoft office suite (Outlook, excel, word, powerpoint), data analysis (graphPad Prism or similar), murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology

Unique Selling Point of this role: Join our team in a leading biopharmaceutical company, renowned for its global impact and consistent innovation. This role provides a stable and proven environment and opens doors to significant growth and development opportunities, setting it apart from the fleeting and uncertain landscape typical of startup companies.

*APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Vishnu Kaushik
Email: vishnu.kaushik@innovasolutions.com
Phone - 678-207-5230

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $38 - $40 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.