Associate Scientist

Job Title: Associate Scientist Job Description
Join our dynamic Oncology Research team as an Associate Scientist focused on in vivo pharmacology. This role is located in Thousand Oaks, CA, and offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting the group by performing procedures on laboratory rodents. You will be involved in handling, dosing via multiple routes, clinical health assessments, and biological sample collection, contributing to various research programs.
Responsibilities
- Perform rodent dosing procedures during weekends and some US Holidays.
- Execute laboratory tasks such as handling and dosing laboratory rodents, clinical health assessments, and biological sample collection.
- Assist with in vivo research models for various oncology programs.
- Review and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), business practices, and company policies.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 years of laboratory-based research experience.
- Experience handling and performing basic manipulations with laboratory rodents.
- Strong motivation, collaboration skills, and excellent attention to detail.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with rodent dosing via multiple routes, oral gavage preferred.
- Familiarity with oncology disease models.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical aptitude and strong work ethic.
- Organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Work Environment
The work schedule includes Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday, with weekend and holiday work required. The position involves working in a highly collaborative and team-based research environment, utilizing technologies such as GraphPad Prism and other software tools. The role demands adherence to lab protocols and SOPs, with a focus on maintaining a positive and productive workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Thousand Oaks,CA. About Actalent

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