Research Associate

Job Title: In Vivo Research Associate

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
Employment Type: W2 Contract – Approximately 15 Months with Possibility for Extensions
Pay Rate: $32.00–$35.38/hour (determined by experience, paid weekly)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard 8-hour shift
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C and C2H will not be considered.

Role Overview

BEPC is actively seeking an In Vivo Research Associate to support our client’s research operations in South San Francisco, CA. This laboratory-based position will support small animal in vivo studies, including animal monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, dissection, sample processing, and related study activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on small animal research experience, including proficiency with common administration routes such as intraperitoneal (i.p.), subcutaneous (s.c.), and oral (p.o.) dosing. This position requires excellent organization, careful documentation, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safe and ethical laboratory practices.

The role may involve work with infectious and/or biohazardous materials and requires flexibility to provide occasional weekend and off-hours coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform small animal in vivo procedures, including animal monitoring, dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
• Administer compounds using common dosing routes, including i.p., s.c., and p.o.
• Support the execution of in vivo research studies according to established protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Process and organize samples generated from in vivo studies.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Maintain accurate and complete study records and laboratory documentation.
• Clearly communicate study progress, observations, and results to research team members.
• Support laboratory operations by ordering, receiving, stocking, and maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Maintain organized and clean laboratory work areas.
• Autoclave laboratory materials as required.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure necessary materials are available for study activities.
• Follow established procedures for biohazardous and chemical waste disposal.
• Work safely when handling infectious and/or biohazardous materials.
• Collaborate with scientists and other research team members to support study objectives.
• Provide weekend and off-hours weekday coverage when required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ years of hands-on small animal in vivo experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with small animal handling and monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with animal dosing, sampling, necropsy, organ collection, and dissection.
• Experience with common administration routes, including i.p., s.c., and p.o. dosing.
• Ability to accurately collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Strong laboratory documentation and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a research team.
• Flexibility to support weekend or off-hours work when study schedules require it.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently design and conduct in vivo studies.
• Experience with ELISA.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Familiarity with computational analysis of bulk RNA-seq or single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data.
• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated research environment.

Interview Process

The interview process is expected to include two rounds:

• Round 1: 30-minute interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Round 2: 60-minute onsite panel interview.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management.

At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

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About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.