Senior Research Assistant I Inlife

Labcorp • Greenfield, IN

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About The Position

This position will serve as technical expert for Inlife operational group.

Requirements

• AS in Veterinary Technology or related field OR BS Degree in life science such as Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, Zoology or related field
• 1 year or more of experience as a Study Tech preferably in Inlife Operations
• 1 year or more of experience with animal handling at Labcorp or similar preclinical research facility.
• 1 year or more of performing dosing and related task with preclinical animal resreach studies

Nice To Haves

• AALAS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities involved in toxicology and metabolism studies.
• Perform technical procedures in various areas in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance
• Responsible for study scheduling including: technical team capacity, animal rooms, equipment, live-phase technicians, necropsy, study account set up, animal procurement and daily task scheduling
• Independently carry out technical phases of complex studies, including study management, data organization, QA audit response, internal and external client communication skills, and quality check procedures.
• Perform research and development in area of expertise (DART, Telemetry, Safety Tox, Neuro Tox, Pathology, Micrographs)
• Develop and implement training and train less experienced staff
• Develop new procedures and associated SOPs.
• Monitor recently developed procedures and refines as needed.
• Create metrics.
• Perform edit and scheduling functions using data collection systems.
• Assist in preparation of study costing, staff plans, and scheduling activities.
• Participate in client visits, debriefings, and study initiations.
• Identifies and take appropriate action with problems, potential problems with protocols, SOPs, and schedules.
• Participate in scientific presentations and posters (at AALAS, MARTA, Staff Meetings)
• Able to adapt techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Effectively schedules multiple assignments.
• Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary
• Performs other related 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) 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees