Animal Research Technician - Histology & Necropsy

LAB Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc.; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team in Greenfield, IN. You will perform necropsy or histology tasks on laboratory animals and monitor animal welfare in compliance with regulatory guidelines, while supporting QA and documentation.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences or related fields or an associate’s in veterinary technology. Pay rate is $22/hr with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in animal science/biology/chemistry/microbiology/biochemistry or an associate’s in veterinary technology.
• 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 laboratory animals per SOPs, GLPs, and guidelines.
• Monitor animal health and welfare and support AAALAC compliance.
• Perform tissue freezing techniques and tissue measurements.
• Perform histological trimming, bagging, and embedding.
• Learn euthanasia methods on multiple species per USDA regs.
• Participate in quality controls and correct errors (documentation).
• Monitor resources such as equipment, rooms, and study supplies.
• Adapt techniques to new procedures as directed.
• Learn to interpret a study protocol.
• Report animal care concerns and participate in corrective action.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy handling

Laboratory safety

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s in animal science/biology/chemistry/microbiology/biochemistry

Associate’s in veterinary technology

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team in Greenfield, IN. You will perform necropsy or histology tasks on laboratory animals and monitor animal welfare in compliance with regulatory guidelines, while supporting QA and documentation.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences or related fields or an associate’s in veterinary technology. Pay rate is $22/hr with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.