Associate Scientist I

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Labcorp is seeking an Associate Scientist I to join our Immunology & Immunotoxicology team in Madison, WI.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift

Job Summary:

As part of the Global Immunology and Immunotoxicology (I&I) department, you will provide support to Safety Assessment (SA) and standalone studies over a wide range of Immunology and Immunotoxicology platforms, supporting an enhanced solutions based approach to Clients requests.

There are specific scientific responsibilities, which include participating in all procedures in the operational areas of I&I. These include: sample analysis, data review, metrology and general laboratory support duties. You will assist with a variety of projects within the department. You may also assist management and other scientists in key aspects of internal training and development activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine and non-routine sample analysis in compliance with GLP, applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Documents work and maintains 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/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data to 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.
• Maintains awareness and compliance with all safety directives and safety procedures in accordance with the regulations.
• Accepts responsibility in ensuring clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Support training and assists less experienced staff, prioritize workloads on a daily basis contributing to a team environment and culture of care.
• Ensures that chemicals and reagents in use, are correctly labelled and associated documentation is available.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Participates in client visits/audits as required.
• Builds competency in a comprehensive range of I&I procedures.
• Develops knowledge to assist in writing text for methods or protocols.
• Fully participate in Performance Management Systems
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related life science

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of wet lab, bench top experience

Additional Job Standards:

• Entry level, willing to train

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please  click here . 

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