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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Research Assistant, In Vivo Tumor Models for a 3-month contract opportunity with one of our clients, a start-up cell therapy biotechnology company in Menlo Park, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in Menlo Park, CA
Position Title: Research Assistant, In Vivo Tumor Models
Position Type: 3-month contract
Pay rate: $30-40 per hour
Schedule: Part-time
Animal Technician – In Vivo Oncology (Mouse Models), Biotechnology Startup – San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Are you ready to drive transformative research at the frontier of cell therapy innovation? Join a pioneering biotechnology startup in Menlo Park, where your expertise with in vivo mouse models will be instrumental in shaping therapies with the potential to change the course of medicine. As an early team member, you'll collaborate closely with visionary scientists and engineering innovators, making a direct impact on the culture, direction, and scientific breakthroughs of our organization.
About the Opportunity:
We're searching for a dedicated Animal Technician with a robust background in managing and executing solid tumor studies using immunocompromised and humanized mouse models. Your hands-on skills and analytical insight will enable our platform to accelerate the design, screening, and optimization of novel cell therapies that harness the full therapeutic power of cellular engineering. You will be critical in supporting our rapid innovation cycles, where new tools and approaches are continuously tested and refined.
Mission & Environment:
Our team believes that cellular biology holds the blueprint for tackling the most challenging diseases—from cancer and viral infection to autoimmunity and aging. We apply cutting-edge synthetic biology and systems immunology to engineer next-generation cells capable of precisely and potently fighting disease. Our approach goes far beyond established paradigms, leveraging novel receptor technologies and high-throughput screens to uncover untapped avenues for therapy development.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution and management of oncology mouse model experiments.
- Independently plan and coordinate study timelines in partnership with research scientists.
- Serve as the main interface with vivarium partners to ensure seamless in vivo operations.
- Maintain stringent protocol compliance according to all institutional and regulatory standards.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret preclinical data to inform project decisions and accelerate development.
- Proactive communication and collaboration to move projects forward in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on in vivo research experience, ideally in cancer or related therapeutic areas within industry settings.
- No formal education requirement; demonstrable expertise is key.
- Flexibility to support weekend research schedules.
- Exceptional process discipline and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot challenges and implement solutions rapidly.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with reliability in managing and executing assigned responsibilities.
- Collaborative spirit and a track record of contributing to impactful scientific endeavors.
- Takes pride in reliability and personal accountability.
- Seeks flexibility in work hours and the possibility of full-time engagement.
- Thrives in a close-knit, high-impact team with diverse skillsets.
- Eager to take on new responsibilities and champion team success.
- Shares a passion for advancing health through cell engineering and community-driven science.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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