Research Assistant -preclinical oncology

Labcorp • Greenfield, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Research Assistant with oncology experience to support in‑life operations for preclinical oncology studies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or related program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, or related life science field OR 2+ years of college in related Sciences field AND 1-2 years of hands on large or small animal care in laboratory/research or farming operation.
• 1+ years of experince working in CRO performing animal research oncology studies required (In Vivo Oncology study experience)
• 1 + years of experience in animal tumor measurement and cell inoculation
• 1+ year of small animal handling experince required
• 1+ years of animal dosing experince required

Nice To Haves

• Mammalian cell culture experince preferred but not required.
• AALAS Certification preferred but not required
• Strong GLP knowledge

Responsibilities

• Working with Animals in research environment for pre clinical oncology studies
• May perform husbandry and animal handling work
• Performs dosing and bleed techniques
• Measures tumor size, animal weights and measures
• May perform medical imaging
• Follows study protocols
• Cell inoculation
• Reports findings, maintains information in LIMS

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees