Research Assistant, Pathology & Histology (Madison)

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 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.