Research Assistant- Pathology

About the role

Labcorp is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Post Life team in Madison, WI.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:15pm
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

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

Minimum qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

• 6 months or more of experience with small and large animal dissections
• 6 months or more of experience in animal handling

Additional job standards

• Comfortable working in animal research facility
• Comfortable with performing small and large animal necropsy

Pay

$23/hr.

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.