Pathology Research Assistant: Animal Studies & Histology

Labcorp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

STD/LTD insurance

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Madison, WI is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team. The role centers on training in necropsy and histology basics, following USDA guidelines, and supporting data capture and quality controls.

The position offers weekday schedule 7:30am-4:15pm with potential overtime. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry or an associate degree in veterinary technology; preference for animal dissections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR associate’s degree in veterinary technician.
• 6 months or more of experience with small and large animal dissections.
• 6 months or more of experience in animal handling.
• Comfortable working in animal research facility.
• Comfortable with performing small and large animal necropsy.

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.
• Adapts techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Learns 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.

Skills

Animal handling

Dissections

Education

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

Job description

Labcorp in Madison, WI is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team. The role centers on training in necropsy and histology basics, following USDA guidelines, and supporting data capture and quality controls.

The position offers weekday schedule 7:30am-4:15pm with potential overtime. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry or an associate degree in veterinary technology; preference for animal dissections