Research Assistant: Lab Animal Histology & Necropsy

Labcorp; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life, STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Post Life team in Greenfield, IN. You will perform necropsy and histology tasks on various laboratory animals, while ensuring welfare and regulatory compliance.

The role involves tissue processing, embedding, and assisting with euthanasia under USDA guidelines. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related fields (or an associate’s in veterinary technology).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or associate’s in veterinary tech) required.
• Experience with small and large animal dissections preferred.
• Comfortable working in an animal research facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic necropsy or histology tasks on laboratory animals following SOPs and GLPs.
• Monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with relevant acts and AAALAC standards.
• Maintain records, perform tissue processing, embedding, and euthanasia procedures per USDA rules.
• Assist in quality controls, resource tracking, and protocol interpretation.

Skills

Animal handling

Dissection techniques

Histology preparation

Quality control

Education

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

Tools

Histology equipment

Necropsy tools

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Post Life team in Greenfield, IN. You will perform necropsy and histology tasks on various laboratory animals, while ensuring welfare and regulatory compliance.

The role involves tissue processing, embedding, and assisting with euthanasia under USDA guidelines. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related fields (or an associate’s in veterinary technology).