Vivarium Manager

YOH Services LLC
United States, California, South San Francisco
May 09, 2025
Vivarium Manager Category: Life Science Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-385131 Yoh is seeking a motivated and experienced Vivarium Manager, In Vivo Pharmacology to join our client's team in South San Francisco. This individual will oversee the daily operations of the vivarium and lead in vivo pharmacology studies in murine cancer models. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in animal husbandry and preclinical research, with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach. Industry: Discovery and Research Location: South San Francisco, CA Compensation: $60 - 75/hr (based upon experience) Type: 18 month Contract / On-site (full-time) Job Functions: Manage daily vivarium operations including facility maintenance, animal inventory, and protocol compliance (IACUC) Lead and perform in vivo studies (PK, PKPD, efficacy) using murine oncology models Carry out procedures such as tumor cell implantation, dosing (PO, IP, IV), monitoring, necropsy, and tissue collection Draft study reports, maintain ELN records, and support development of cancer models Ensure adherence to SOPs and animal welfare regulations Train and supervise lab staff, contractors, and contribute to a collaborative team environment Support process improvements by evaluating new technologies and vendors May participate on the IACUC committee Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in biology, pharmacology, or related field Minimum 6 years of industry experience working with preclinical oncology models Skilled in animal husbandry and in vivo techniques including xenograft tumor models Strong organizational and communication skills; proficient in ELN, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GraphPad #IND-SPG Estimated Min Rate: $60.00 Estimated Max Rate: $75.00 Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.