Scientist III – Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interested in Immunohistochemistry? Method Development? Animal Research? Drug Development?</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We have a great opportunity for a Scientist III (Immunohistochemistry) on our Specialty Pathology Services team in Madison, WI. Labcorp Drug Development’s work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work and help improve patients' lives while growing your career.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are offering a sign-on bonus of $4,000 ($2,000 upon hire and $2,000 after 6 months; external candidates only).</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this role you will assist with the research and assessing the feasibility of establishing new methodology for current study designs. Provide scientific and technical expertise and operational support necessary for the performance of method development and validation work carried out within the laboratory. Accountability for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness and soundness of scientific and technical judgement for all operational work performed.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Duties and Responsibilities:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performs immunohistochemistry on a variety of laboratory animal tissues in compliance with the appropriate SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assists with IHC method development</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evaluates current laboratory practices. Proposes ideas for process improvement</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participates in local/global IHC initiatives</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supports equipment/software validation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reviews local controlled documents (e.g. SOPs, policies, forms)</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">#LI-DZ1</span></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science; experience may substitute for education</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 3 years of relevant histology experience; experience in immunohistochemistry preferred; graduate-level education may substitute for work experience</span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong scientific background and practical experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent organizational and investigative skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent attention to detail</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to utilize word-processing software, databases, spreadsheet, and specialized software</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge and understanding of GLP and other regulatory guidelines (OECD, ICH)</span></li></ul>