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Research Assistant (Lab Scientist I) -Immunology & Immunotoxicology

Join 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) .

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