Job description

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Title: Research Associate - II

Location: Foster City, CA 94404

Duration: 18 Months

Pay range: $30/hr - $40/hr on W2

“Work Setting: Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote will all be considered”

Job Description:

• 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 enjoy 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 enjoy 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:

• Bachelor’s 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:
• Project and/or study management experience
• Histology and/or Pathology Lab experience

To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/
Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on (425)400-1050 or email at sahil.sharma@leadstackinc.com

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote

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