Description The Ocular Group within the Translational Immunology Department is seeking a motivated flexible and proactive Research Technician Contractor to support in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of animal models of ocular diseases including Glaucoma and Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD and will play a key role in evaluating therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases. This role requires a hands-on detail-oriented individual who can work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative fast-paced research environment. Key Responsibilities + Assist in the design execution and documentation of in vivo ocular studies using rodent models of Glaucoma AMD and other retinal diseases + Perform routine and complex animal handling dosing IP SQ PO IV and monitoring ensuring adherence to IACUC protocols and animal welfare standards + Conduct tissue collection processing necropsy and sample preparation for downstream analyses e.g. histology molecular assays imaging + Support ocular-specific procedures e.g. intravitreal injections ocular imaging dissection of eye tissues as applicable + Maintain accurate detailed and timely experimental records including laboratory notebooks electronic data capture and study logs + Assist with data collection organization and preliminary analysis prepare data for team review tables graphs PowerPoint summaries + Troubleshoot experimental issues in collaboration with scientists and other team members + Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents solutions and supplies needed for in vivo and in vitro experiments + Ensure proper care calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments + Support study planning including scheduling coordinating resources and preparing materials ahead of experiments + Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists veterinarians and research staff to ensure smooth study execution + Follow all safety compliance and regulatory requirements including biosafety and animal research guidelines + Participate in team meetings and provide updates on experimental progress and challenges + Assist with training and onboarding of new team members as needed + Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to evolving study needs and priorities in a dynamic research environment Additional Skills & Qualifications Pre-Employment Requirements: An animal medical assessment must be scheduled before start date and completed during/ prior to start date. This should be arranged as soon as the candidate is confirmed for hire. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.