Research Assistant

Do you have hands on Lab experience? Do you have experience with Tissue Culture or Assays? Then this could be the right position for you in Bedford, MA.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, quality and detail oriented individual to join our In-Vitro Genetox team. The successful candidate will work closely with our study directors and quality assurance to ensure all study aspects are conducted per scientific and regulatory standards.

This position is an integral component of a fast-paced environment. You will be joining a rapidly growing team and will be selected based on both experience/aptitude and a dynamic personality.

The work is focused on in-vitro testing of medical devices and pharmaceutical products using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). The main assays performed are AMES, MLA and Chromosomal Aberration testing. Studies are conducted under OECD and ISO guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, quality and detail oriented individual to join our In-Vitro Genetox team. The successful candidate will work closely with our study directors and quality assurance to ensure all study aspects are conducted per scientific and regulatory standards. This position is an integral component of a fast-paced environment. You will be joining a rapidly growing team and will be selected based on both experience/aptitude and a dynamic personality.

The work is focused on in-vitro testing of medical devices and pharmaceutical products using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). The main assays performed are AMES, MLA and Chromosomal Aberration testing. Studies are conducted under OECD and ISO guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requested Experience

· Candidates must be able to work efficiently in the lab while maintaining a high level of attention to detail to guarantee regulatory acceptance of experimental records.

· Hands-on laboratory experience of making reagents.

· Some tissue culture experience preferred.

· Excellent communication and organizational needed as this position works closely with other research associates, scientists, and regulatory affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

· B.S. with a Biology background

Minimum Qualifications

· B.S. with a Biology background

· Candidates must be able to work efficiently in the lab while maintaining a high level of attention to detail to guarantee regulatory acceptance of experimental records.

· Hands-on laboratory experience of making reagents.

· Some tissue culture experience preferred.

· Excellent communication and organizational needed as the candidate will closely with other research associates, scientists, and regulatory affairs.
How you will be rewarded!
• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)

• Have access to other great benefits including: tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.

• 401 (k)-Labcorp will match dollar-for-dollar matching contribution on the amount you contribute up to the first 5% of your eligible compensation. You are immediately eligible for the company match, no matter your length of service and you are always 100% vested in your own contributions, company matching dollars, as well as any earnings.

• Have the option to participate in the Labcorp Education Advantage program where you have access to over 15 Undergraduate On-line Degree Programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU). Tuition is paid by Labcorp!

Access to growth opportunities

With the support of exceptional people from across the globe, you'll be empowered to own your career journey with:

• Formal and informal mentoring opportunities

• Extensive training and job shadowing opportunities

• Personalized development planning

• Exposure to many drug development scientific career paths

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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