Company Profile

Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a global biotechnology company developing precision, cell-targeting investigational therapies on its Alluminox™ technology platform, which, in pre-clinical studies have been shown to induce rapid and selective cell killing and tumor necrosis. Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority.

The company’s first investigational product developed on the Alluminox platform, ASP-1929, has achieved Fast Track designation from the FDA and Sakigake Designation from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, and is currently the subject of a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer.

Rakuten Medical is committed to its mission to conquer cancer and aims to realize a society where cancer patients can lead fulfilling lives. Headquartered in the United States, Rakuten Medical has 6 locations in 5 countries, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and Taiwan. For more information, visit www.rakuten-med.com.

Position Summary

Rakuten Medical is seeking a highly motivated and driven research technician who will be key in supporting our preclinical scientific activities. The role will primarily involve animal care and handling, per animal welfare guidelines, as well as vivarium maintenance activities. The position has flexible hours and will require approximately 10 hours/week. The position is part-time with potential to evolve into a fulltime position, if needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care to lab animals housed in ventilated racks
• Receive animals from suppliers per current SOP
• Feed and water animals according to SOP
• Monitor cage changing schedules
• Observe and report changes in animal health status and/or condition of the animals
• Maintain vivarium equipment such as filter changing in ventilated racks and animal transfer cabinets
• Perform general vivarium duties and maintain cleaning logs
• Monitor inventory and communicate to other team members when supplies are low
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Education, Skills and Experience

• High school or above
• AALAS certification preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Exceptional self-management ability
• Previous experience with the care of laboratory rodents
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities
• Knowledge of the basic requirements for maintaining laboratory animals and general record keeping
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a lab environment using personal protective equipment
• Ability to work individually or as a team, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work weekends and holidays, as needed
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule

Rakuten Medical Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

The expected salary range for this position based in California is $18/hr.