Research Assistant (Lab Scientist I) -Immunology & ImmunotoxicityJoin the Immunology and Immunotoxicology team at Greenfield Labcorp.In this position, you'll work with animal research studies' test articles, performing immunology assays, cell-based assays, and flow cytometry assays. Duties include and not limited to.
Conducts routine and non-routine sample analysis from preclinical animal research studies in compliance with GLP, applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
Documents work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment.
Provides input and participates in project meetings.
Performs QC review of data.
Reports any difficulties, unexpected findings, and deviations that may affect the integrity of the data to the Study Director/Manager, Principal Investigator/Contributing Scientist, and/or management of and participates in corrective action of problems.
Displays understanding of theory and ability to set up and perform practical requirements for routine and non-routine assays and for the instruments used
Develops working knowledge to assist in performing validations of various Immunotoxicology assays.
Accepts responsibility for ensuring a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
Prioritize workloads on a daily basis, contributing to a team environment and culture of care.
Participates in client visits/audits as required.
Ensures that chemicals and reagents are correctly labeled and associated documentation is available.
Builds a comprehensive range of I&I procedures.
Develops knowledge to assist in writing text for methods or protocols.
Experience/Skills/Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in life science, such as biology, microbiology, or a related field, is preferred. However, 2+ years of related work experience in conjunction with education may qualify in lieu of the educational requirement.
Highly prefer candidates with several months of GLP experience performing Immunologic assays, cell-based assays or flow cytometry.
3–6-month internship or work experience in Immunology & Immunotoxicity helpful but not required.
Ability to prioritize work requirements and show self-starter initiation on projects with a strong degree of initiation.
Passion for learning and developing skills in relation to I & I research.
Strong knowledge of general laboratory procedures such as pipetting extraction, western blot, and PCR
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 (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .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 applyIf you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/accessibility) or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility (Disabilityapply@LabCorp.com) .For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement (https://www.labcorp.com/about/web-privacy-policy) .