What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Animal Operations position at Labcorp?
Excellent research career opportunity as a Research Assistant-Animal Operations in Madison, WI!
Join us and discover why Labcorp Drug Development has been named by:
Fortune Magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2022 for the fourth consecutive year
Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2022 and more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers
How you will be rewarded as a Research Assistant in Madison, WI:
$4,000 Sign On Bonus offered to new hires!(after 60 days)
Relocation assistance provided to applicants meeting program qualifications
Day Shift Hours; work rotating weekends, holidays and overtime with supplementary compensation
Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)
Have access to other great benefits including: tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical, dental and vision insurance
Access to growth opportunities
With the support ofexceptionalpeoplefrom across the globe, youll be empowered to own your career journey with:
Formal and informal mentoring opportunities
Extensive training and job shadowing opportunities
Personalized development planning
Exposure to many drug development scientific career paths
What you will be doing:
As a Research Assistant you are responsible for independently carrying out technical phases of complex toxicology studies, including study management, data organization, QA audit response, internal and external client communication skills, and quality check procedures. Monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance. Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
Collect, document, and manage pertinent data including animal observations, test material administration, and clinical sample collection involved in toxicology studies.
Assess and document clinical observations, body weight data, food consumption data, environmental data, and other data on the appropriate data collection system (or by hand when necessary).
Train new or less experienced staff. - Assist in the development of new procedures and write SOPs.
Learn to prepare costings, staff plans, and scheduling activities.
Learn to assist in client visits, debriefings, and study initiations.
Write, review and/or finalize report protocols, protocol amendments, and reports.
Identifies and take appropriate action with problems, potential problems with protocols, SOPs, and schedules.
Effectively schedules multiple assignments.
Maintains well documented laboratory records according to GLPs.
May assume supervisory responsibility during the absence of the supervisor.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Associates degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology
AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technician level desirable
Experience
Minimum of 3 years
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting throughout the day; prolonged standing; extended hand manipulation, including but not limited to, grasping and holding.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.
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