(#2629620) Research Assistant- Pathology

Labcorp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team in Madison, WI. The role supports necropsy and histology training, with adherence to USDA regulations and data documentation.

The position features a 7:30am–4:15pm weekday schedule and opportunities to assist across various procedures in a controlled animal research environment. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, or related fields (or an associate's degree in veterinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR associate's degree in veterinary technician.

Responsibilities

• Trains in basic duties of necropsy and/or basic duties of histology.
• Learns applicable anatomic terms and the use of scientific language.
• Learns to perform various methods of euthanasia on multiple species according to USDA regulations.
• Participates in quality controls and assures correction of errors (including documentation).
• Participates in monitoring and tracking resources (e.g., equipment, rooms, study supplies).
• Utilizes computer programs (forms and procedure generation) and systems (data capture).
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Adapt techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Learn how to interpret a study protocol.

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR associate's degree in veterinary technician

Job description

Research Assistant- Pathology

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team in Madison, WI!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

• flexibility to work overtime as needed

Job Responsibilities:

• Trains in basic duties of necropsy and/or basic duties of histology
• Learns applicable anatomic terms and the use of scientific language
• Learns to perform various methods of euthanasia on multiple species according to USDA regulations
• Participates in quality controls and assures correction of errors (including documentation)
• Participate in monitoring and tracking resources (e.g., equipment, rooms, study supplies)
• Utilizes computer programs (forms and procedure generation) and systems (data capture)
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Adapt techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed
• Learn how to interpret a study protocol
• Understands the need to be open to changes in processes, culture, and workload demands
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR associate's degree in veterinary technician

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable working in animal research facility
• Comfortable with performing small and large animal necropsy

Pay Rate: $23/hr.

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.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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