NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE 

(Posted 8/19/19)

Title: Surgical Specialist 

Location:  San Carlos, CA

Get ready to redefine what’s possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Covance. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples’ lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you’ll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning.

 

We have a great opportunity for a Surgical Specialist to join our team in San Carlos, CA.  This role provides surgical support to client studies in an effort to ensure successful study outcomes and client satisfaction. This role requires a strong command of anesthetic management, pre-op and post care, and familiarity with imaging equipment such as fluoroscopy, x-ray, intravascular and transesophageal ultrasound. Due to the interaction between sponsor and Covance departments, strong communication skills are key to this position. The Surgical Specialist should be able to support the OR Supervisor as needed and perform all OR Technician duties.

 

Covance's work in developing new therapeutics has an incredible impact on the lives of millions worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work!

 

What we’re looking for in you:

·         Bachelor’s degree in a health related field preferred (preferably Animal Science) or equivalent experience.  

·         Course work in biology, physiology or veterinary technology preferred or equivalent experience.

·         Knowledgeable in anatomy and interventional techniques within the cardio, peripheral and neuro vascular areas.

·         Experience with assisting in general surgery, cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures preferred.

·         Must have strong command of anesthetic management, pre-op and post case and familiarity with imaging equipment including fluoroscopy, x-ray, intravascular, and transesophageal ultrasound.

·         Experience using fluoroscopy and ultrasound equipment (IVUS, ICE, TEE, TTE, Vascular).

·         Knowledge of interventional radiology techniques a plus. ASR Certification strongly desired at the SRA for Surgical Specialist preferred or equivalent.

Why People choose to work at Covance

At Covance, it’s our people that make us great – it’s what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You’ll discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond.  We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

 

If interested, apply on line to www.careers.covance.com  req# 2018-26005.

Covance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

(Posted 8/19/19)

Title: Veterinary Study Technician (Research Assistant)

Location:  San Carlos, CA

Interested in Veterinary Science? Animal Surgical Procedures? New Drug and Medical Device Development?

We have a great opportunity for a Veterinary Study Technician (Research Assistant) in our Safety Assessment team at our San Carlos, CA medical device testing lab. Covance’s work in developing new pharmaceutical and medical device solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work. Help improve patients' lives while growing your career.

In this role, you will learn to coordinate activities involved in toxicology studies, perform technical procedures in various areas, collect data and document pertinent information in compliance with appropriate SOP’s, GLP’s and regulatory agency guidelines. You will also monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers animal care and medical treatments such as, but not limited to:
• • Prepares medical records
  • Animal restraint/handling
  • Suture removal
  • Bandage removal and or replacement
  • Surgery treatments
• Venous catheterizations placement on a variety of species including, but not limited to non-human primate, mouse, rat, canine, rabbit, etc.
• Give urgent treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.).
• Collects basic samples using appropriate techniques and submitting the samples.  May include blood, feces, urine, etc.
• Learns to take and process radiographs; knows and understands radiation safety.
• Assist veterinarians by preparing wound, gathering supplies, monitoring during and after procedure.
• Learns and performs basic suture techniques.
• Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Perform dental procedures- blunting, routine cleaning, and extractions.
• Demonstrates effective QC and documentation skills.

***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus***

If interested apply on-line to www.careers.covance.com req #2019-33714

Covance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

(Posted 8/19/19)

Title: Animal Care Specialist (Animal Technician) 

Location:  San Carlos, CA

Interested in Animal Care and Animal Husbandry?

 

We have a great opportunity for an Animal Care Specialist (Animal Technician) in our Safety Assessment team at our San Carlos, CA medical device testing lab. Covance’s work in developing new pharmaceutical and medical device solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work. Help improve patients' lives while growing your career.

 

In this role, you will provide general animal facility maintenance and cleanliness and to dispense animal diets in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. You will also monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance.

• The scope of this position is within one facility to support Animal Operations across multiple studies daily.
• Clean feeders, water bottles, animal caging, and other items. Clean and sanitize animal rooms or pens, hallways, stairways, and non-animal rooms.
• Collects, records, and learns to review applicable hand recorded and computer generated data.
• Operates and performs quality control checks on appropriate equipment.
• Changes animal racks.
• Provides clean waste removal system and changes air filters.
• Set up housing and provide feed and water.
• Dispense feed for use in animal studies.
• Maintain equipment and log books.
• Learns to observe animals for general health and general animal room standards.
• Recognizes deviations from normal or expected outcomes based on known reference standards and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• May train and instruct less experienced staff.
• Maintains well documented laboratory records according to GLPs.
• Recognizes and documents unusual occurrences and notifies supervisor.
• Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• There are no external client-related job duties in this role. 

If interested please apply on-line to www.careers.covance.com req # 2019-33316.

**$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Candidates**

Covance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

(Posted 7/24/19)

Title: Senior Account Manager

Location:  San Francisco, CA

Mispro Biotech Services is seeking a Senior Account Manager to be responsible to network, market and sell to potential clients in Mispro’s San Francisco location. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the sales process, from prospecting to contract negotiation. The candidate will report directly to the Director of Sales. 

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience in a consultative sales position with a proven, successful track record of achievement. Experience in Biotech, and in particular, pre-clinical research, a plus. 

 

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related, or scientific discipline specific to pre-clinical research, is required. 

Essential Functions:

·        Through appropriate solicitation, contact client/potential clients with the intent of selling our services.

·        Present our capabilities to client/potential clients.

·        Attend all important networking/selling events on our US geographical sites

·        Prepare for revision all proposals for new clients in the current and future multiuser facilities

·        Manage on-going relationship with current clients

·        Follow-up with client/potential clients to identify and develop business opportunities.

·        Support contract negotiations.

·        Keep management informed of proposals and contract status.

·        Manage awarded contract transition to Operations.

·        Maintain routine contact with potential client regardless of proposal award status.

·        Maintain the highest standard of ethics in the conduct of business and relations with whomever the candidate does business or is associated with.

Candidate must:

·        Be driven to achieve and exceed quota on a quarterly basis

·        Show evidence of a capacity to build strong relationships with clients.

·        Excel and thrive in a fast-paced environment

·        Have functioned as a team player and communicated effectively with all levels of an organization.

·        Have outstanding written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skill.

·        Be capable of handling multiple projects and have excellent telephone skills for prospecting new leads (cold calling)

·        Numerous contacts, relationships and experience in the San Francisco Biotech market a plus

Mispro Biotech Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mispro Biotech Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Mispro Biotech Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Mispro Biotech Services employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Education:

·        Bachelor's (Preferred)

Benefits offered:

·        Paid time off – vacation, floating holiday, personal days, and holidays

·        Sick leave

·        Parental leave

·        Health insurance

·        Dental insurance

·        Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs

·        Other types of insurance

·        Retirement benefits or accounts

·        Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

·        Employee discounts

·        Flexible schedules

Management:

·        Key Leader

Send Resumes to Bill Glencross at bglencross@mispro.com

(Posted 7/24/19)

Title: Animal Care Technician

Location: Charles River Laboratories - South San Francisco, CA

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join us, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, provide cage wash, general husbandry and/or investigative support following established protocols/guidance documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Provide general husbandry and perform cage change procedures following customer Guidance Documents.

·         Perform daily health observations with demonstrated ability to recognize and report abnormalities and common signs of illness

·         Prepare and stock room supplies

·         Operate husbandry-related equipment (e.g. cage washers, autoclaves, laminar air flow cabinets, etc.) using approved validation technologies.

·         Wash, autoclave and prepare caging and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline or CVT/LVT/RVT and no experience OR High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year related husbandry and technical experience required.

Benefits Offered:

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Group Vision Insurance, 401k with Company match, casual work environment and excellent career growth.

For more detailed information please email: Genevieve.Corpuz@crl.com

(Posted 7/24/19)

Title: Study Technician I

Location: Charles River Laboratories - South San Francisco, CA

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join us, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimum supervision, provide study support, general husbandry and occasional cagewash support following established protocols/guidance documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Develop an understanding of and regularly utilize available information resources and systems (e.g., SOPs, policies, computer applications).

·         Assemble, set up, and operate any necessary experimental equipment.

·         Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols/plans and with regulatory and laboratory requirements.

·         Document experimental data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files including activities undertaken, existing conditions, observed results and variation from expected data patterns.

·         Record and prepare data for inclusion in project reports.

·         With guidance from scientific management, maintain a technical knowledge and understanding in his/her assigned area of responsibility.

·         Able to perform the following techniques:

·         Oral gavage in rodents

·         IV, SQ, IP, IM injection techniques in rodents

·         Blood collection:

·         Tail vein in rodents

·         Orbital sinus in rodents

·         Cardiac in rodents

·         Necropsy and tissue collection

·         Rodent euthanasia via exsanguination preceded by administration of CO2 or anesthesia; cervical dislocation preceded by administration of CO2 or anesthesia; or, administration of CO2.

·         Provide general husbandry as needed and perform cage change procedures following customer Guidance Documents.

·         Perform daily health observations with demonstrated ability to recognize and report abnormalities and common signs of illness

·         Handle and restrain rodents.

·         Interact with other personnel within the department, key support groups and the division, to develop a network of resources to facilitate completion of assignments.

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science degree in a Life Sciences discipline and two (2) years related experience or CVT/LVT/RVT certification and two (2) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above OR High School diploma/GED and four (4) years directly related work experience in laboratory animal husbandry and technical skills as detailed above required.

·         An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

·         Certification/Licensure: AALAS Certification at the LAT level preferred.

·         Other:   Basic computer skills required. 

Benefits Offered:

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Group Vision Insurance, 401k with Company match, casual work environment and excellent career growth.

For more detailed information please email: Genevieve.Corpuz@crl.com

(Posted 7/24/19)

Title: Histology Technician II

Location: Charles River Laboratories - South San Francisco, CA

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join us, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform basic histology and necropsy procedures, become more autonomous. Performs slide preparation, necropsy procedures, gross trimming and disposition of materials. Review data and slides for quality control.

·         Perform basic histology procedures (processing, embedding, microtomy, cryosectioning, staining, cover slipping and slide scanning) in accordance with scheduling and quality measures.

·         Conduct all slide labeling and tissue cassette printing

·         Learn and perform advanced histology procedures (slide QC, special stains, thick/thin sectioning).

·         Perform necropsy procedures including but not limited to; blood and tissue collection, fixation (including perfusion, snap freezing, OCT embedding), fresh tissue trimming and organ weights.

·         Be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue.

·         Learn/know correct anatomic terms.

·         Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.

·         Maintain accurate instrument records including but not limited to; performance, maintenance reagent usage and waste disposal.

·         Assist in maintaining all necessary supplies to ensure the running of necropsy and core histology procedures.

·         Receive, label and store laboratory supplies.

·         Participate in the development and implementation of core histology-specific guidance documents.

·          Adhere to all core histology operational procedures and all required documentation related to the function.

·         Conduct routine quality assurance through self-inspection to confirm that core histology standards are met.

·         Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule.

·         Under the direction of the pathology management, assist in training of junior staff.

·         Review laboratory documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance to study specific requirements.

·         Be adherent to all CRL and client health and safety practices and procedures

·         May cross-train in other areas of pathology.

·         Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Education:  Associates degree or equivalent in a biological science preferred.

·         Experience:  3 years of pathology laboratory experience

·         An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

·         Certification/Licensure: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred.

·         Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level.

·          Other:  Knowledge of Health & Safety standards and department policies and procedures. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors.  Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position(s) preceding this level. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

Benefits Offered:

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Group Vision Insurance, 401k with Company match, casual work environment and excellent career growth.

For more detailed information please email: Genevieve.Corpuz@crl.com

(Posted 7/8/19)

Title: Animal Care Technician I

Location: Dixon, CA & South San Francisco, CA

WHY APEX?

• Medical, Vision and Dental          
• Long and short term disability
• Life insurance
• PTO + Sick Leave
• Transit Accounts
• Team Buildings and Appreciation lunches!
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job Description

• Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOPs/Policies and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area
• Responsible for driving a climate controlled truck from SSF to Dixon – returning to SSF site
• Assist with loading and unloading transfer racks of rats and mice
• Operates cage wash equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes all animal caging and accessory equipment and maintains the cage washing area in a clean, neat and well-organized manner following approved SOP’s.
• Disposes of biohazard waste materials in a safe and thorough manner as required.
• Maintains facility equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance on cage washers, including routine inspection of cleaning filters.
• Assists with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories.
• Maintains required attendance level and adheres to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provide back- up animal care coverage as needed.
• Monitors daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations utilizing a company issued iPAD.
• Animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of non-USDA research animals, to include but not limited to:
  • Perform daily water bottle/automatic water line and cage checks
  • Provide appropriate food and water
  • Perform cage changing adhering to strict bio hood procedures; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified LAR policies utilizing a company issued iPAD
  • Maintain accurate room maintenance records as required by LAR’s SOPS and/or policies
  • Dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
  • Strictly follows all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing areas, including room or facility personnel entry; personnel protective equipment use, spraying in all equipment and materials into controlled areas.
  • Receives, inspects and puts away incoming animals; ensures and provides for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
  • Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adheres to safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:  High school diploma or GED required.

We have several openings for this area, for more detailed information please email:

Brian Croskey bcroskey@stratacuity.com