Research Assistant -Study Technician Post Life

Labcorp • Greenfield, IN

1d • $22

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Pathology team in Greenfield, IN! Job Responsibilities: Perform basic necropsy or histology tasks on a variety of laboratory animals in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines Monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance Performing multiple tissue freezing techniques and measuring of tissues Performing histological trimming, bagging of tissues, and embedding Learns to perform various methods of euthanasia on multiple species according to USDA regulations (if applicable) Participates in quality controls and assures correction of errors (incl. documentation) Participates in monitoring and tracking resources (e.g., equipment, rooms, study supplies) Adapts techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed Learns how to interpret a study protocol Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary Maintains a safe and clean work environment Maintains client confidentiality at all times Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR Associates Degree in Veterinary Technician
• Comfortable working in Animal Research Facility
• Comfortable with performing small and large animal necropsy -training provided

Nice To Haves

• 6 months or more of experience with small and large animal dissections
• 6 months or more of experience in animal handling

Responsibilities

• Perform basic necropsy or histology tasks on a variety of laboratory animals in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines
• Monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance
• Performing multiple tissue freezing techniques and measuring of tissues
• Performing histological trimming, bagging of tissues, and embedding
• Learns to perform various methods of euthanasia on multiple species according to USDA regulations (if applicable)
• Participates in quality controls and assures correction of errors (incl. documentation)
• Participates in monitoring and tracking resources (e.g., equipment, rooms, study supplies)
• Adapts techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed
• Learns how to interpret a study protocol
• Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

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), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level