Research Assistant- Pathology (Early Talent)

Laboratory Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a recent or upcoming graduate to join the Post Life team as a Research Assistant in Madison, WI. The role supports introductory necropsy and histology tasks and provides hands-on training in species-specific procedures.

You will learn to interpret study protocols, handle data capture systems, and adapt to changing workflows while ensuring adherence to USDA regulations and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduate in a relevant field.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to learn basic necropsy and histology duties.
• Comfort with following USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Trains in basic necropsy and/or histology duties.
• Learns anatomical terms and scientific language usage.
• Performs euthanasia methods on multiple species per USDA rules.
• Participates in quality controls and documents corrections.
• Monitors resources and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Uses computer forms and data capture systems.
• Multitasks effectively and manages time well.
• Adapts techniques to new procedures as directed.
• Interprets study protocols and context for work.
• Remains open to process and workload changes.
• Reports animal care concerns and supports corrective actions.

Skills

Necropsy basics

Histology basics

Data capture

Time management

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a recent or upcoming grad for a Research Assistant position 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