Research Assistant (Study Tech)-Animal Operations

Labcorp; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Animal Operations team in Greenfield, IN. You will perform animal care, dosing, sample collection, and measurements while maintaining AAALAC standards and documenting findings in LIMS.

The role emphasizes accurate procedures, time management, and reporting animal concerns to supervision. Full-time schedule with weekend rotation after training; pay rate $22/hr with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or related program, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, or related life science field.
• 2+ years of college in related Sciences field AND 1-2 years of hands on large or small animal care in laboratory/research or farming operation

Responsibilities

• Provide animal husbandry duties and welfare
• Perform dosing techniques with small and large animals
• Perform bleeding techniques with small and large animals
• Collect biological samples
• Perform basic measurements such as body weight, food consumption, body temperature, blood pressure, etc.
• Maintain AAALAC-compliant animal care standards
• Perform medical imaging
• Monitor for behavior changes
• Document findings in LIMS
• Report any animal concerns to supervisor

Skills

Animal care

Husbandry

Dosing techniques

Documentation

Time management

Observation skills

Education

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or related program

2+ years of college in related sciences with 1-2 years hands-on animal care

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.

Research Assistant (Study Tech) in Greenfield, Indiana

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Animal Operations team in Greenfield, IN!

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (once fully trained will require working every 3rd weekend (both Saturday and Sunday))

Job Responsibilities

• May provide husbandry duties to small and large animals
• Perform various dosing techniques with small and large animals
• May perform bleeding techniques with small and large animals
• Collect biological samples
• Perform basic measurements such as body weight, food consumption, body temperature, blood pressure, etc.
• Maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare in accordance with Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC)
• Perform medical imaging
• Monitor for behavior changes
• Document findings in LIMS
• Report on any animals concerns to supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or related program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, or related life science field OR 2+ years of college in related Sciences field AND 1-2 years of hands on large or small animal care in laboratory/research or farming operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior animal research experience
• Experience with using standard laboratory equipment such as scales, measures, pipetting
• Ability to follow research study procedures and document findings
• Good time management skills
• AALAS Certification is preferred but not required-we can help you obtain this!

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable working with small and large animals in research environment
• Ability to assess and differentiate between normal and abnormal species-specific behavior for a variety of laboratory animal species
• Ability to effectively describe and communicate animal behavior observations using in accordance with established professional behavior terminology
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Pay Rate:

$22/hr.

What will you be doing?

Your work will contribute to improving the lives and wellness of both people and animals around the world. In this position you will be conducting Animal Research studies that will be looking at the safety, effectiveness and toxicity of drugs that are in early development phase and/or chemical substances. You’ll be maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare in accordance with Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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