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Raleigh, North Carolina
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Posted: 14-Nov-23
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 2356784_1001
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.
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 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 and dental insurance.
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 2023 and May 2024**
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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