What are the responsibilities and job description for the Study Technician - Anatomical Pathology position at Labcorp?
We have an exciting opportunity for upcoming grads to join our Post Life Services team in Madison, WI!
Company Overview:
At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions—because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Here, you can apply your scientific curiosity in Biology, Animal Science, Zoology, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Technology, Dairy Science, Equine Science or similar majors to pursue advances in animal welfare and research the effectiveness, safety and toxicity of drugs in early development animal research studies. Your work will help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies create life-saving vaccines and medicines that make a real impact on people’s lives. #LifeatLabcorp
About the Team:
Anatomical Pathology (Post Life Services)
In this pre-clinical lab-based role you’ll collect, document, and enter data that includes, macroscopic observations at necropsy, tissue collection and histology procedures.
What to Expect:
You will be performing basic necropsy and histology tasks on a variety of laboratory animals in compliance with the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and regulatory guidelines.
Performing necropsy and tissue collections on a variety of species
Performing organ weights, tissue freezing and sample collection for TEM
Performing histological trimming, embedding and microtomy
Adhering to animal health and welfare guidance in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance.
Perform data collection per GLPs
How you will be rewarded:
Working with our Pathology Teams:
Work Primarily 1st Shift
Work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed with supplementary compensation
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
You'll have access to growth opportunities
With the support of exceptional people from across the globe, you’ll 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.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, or Associate Degree in Life Sciences, Histology, Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology; experience may substitute for education.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills.
Data documentation and QC (Quality Control) skills.
Problem solving skills.
**This is a hire-ahead position with a future start date. The ideal candidate would be a current student with intentions to graduate between December 2024 and May 2025**
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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
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