Senior Research Assistant

Greenfield, IN

This position will serve as technical expert for Inlife operational group. 

Job Responsbities:

Coordinate activities involved in toxicology and metabolism studies. 

Perform technical procedures in various areas in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.  To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance

Responsible for study scheduling including: technical team capacity, animal rooms, equipment, live-phase technicians, necropsy, study account set up, animal procurement and daily task scheduling

Independently carry out technical phases of complex studies, including study management, data organization, QA audit response, internal and external client communication skills, and quality check procedures.

Perform research and development in area of expertise (DART, Telemetry, Safety Tox, Neuro Tox, Pathology, Micrographs)

Develop and implement training and train less experienced staff

Develop new procedures and associated SOPs.

Monitor recently developed procedures and refines as needed.

Create metrics.

Perform edit and scheduling functions using data collection systems.

Assist in preparation of study costing, staff plans, and scheduling activities.

Participate in client visits, debriefings, and study initiations.

Identifies and take appropriate action with problems, potential problems with protocols, SOPs, and schedules.

Participate in scientific presentations and posters (at AALAS, MARTA, Staff Meetings)

Able to adapt techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed.

Effectively schedules multiple assignments.

Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

AS in Veterinary Technology or related field OR BS Degree in life science such as Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, Zoology or related field

1 year or more of experience as a Study Tech preferably in Inlife Operations

1 year or more of experience with animal handling at Labcorp or similar preclinical research facility.

1 year or more of performing dosing and related task with preclinical animal resreach studies

Preferred Qualifications

AALAS certification.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. 

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