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Study Technician Path

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Labcorp

Study Technician Path

Shanghai, China

Compensation Grade:

Job summary:

Performs necropsy and/or histology tasks on a variety of laboratory animals in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines

Monitors animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance

Duties and Responsibilities:

Trim wet tissues

Embed tissues into paraffin

Performs duties of necropsy and/or histology

Performs necropsy and/or histology study responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Required:

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Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, or Associate Degree in Histology, Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology plus twelve months experience; Experience may substitute for education

Certification as a Histology Technician by ASCP or an AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level is desirable

Required:

2-4 years of related experience

Required:

Verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills

Data documentation and QC skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to structure and manage workloads without direct supervision

Working condition

Exposure to 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin and other common histology chemicals

Work with other potentially hazardous substances not limited to known/potential teratogens or carcinogens and/or radio-labeled test materials

Exposure to rodents, rabbits, canines, primates and other common laboratory animals

Works within vivarium, histology laboratories, common office areas

Mandatory immunizations and screening as required

Overtime and weekend work as required

Work requires PPE (personal protective equipment)

Position entails repetitive motion

Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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Client-provided location(s): Pudong, Shanghai, China
Job ID: labcorp-2510414_303214918
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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