Specimen Processing Technician Animal Research

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Labcorp Drug Development (formerly Covance)</strong> is a global leader in nonclinical safety assessment, clinical trial testing and clinical trial management services. Our unique perspectives are based on decades of scientific, medical and regulatory expertise. Together with our clients, we support the development of innovative, life-changing treatments.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Specimen Processing Technician-Study Tech </span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">position located in our Greenfield IN location is responsible for the timely and accurate receipt, retrieval, processing and storage of laboratory samples in compliance with GLP g<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">uidelines, study protocols and standard operating procedure, as well as managing the inventory of biological samples.  Work hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm </span> and once trained will work every 3rd weekend (both Saturday and Sunday),  duties include but not limited to;</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Will use multiple laboratory techniques in the extraction and storage of specimens including but not limited to  pipetting, centrifugation, deep freeze storage and liquid nitrogen storage. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Receives and accession incoming samples, learns how to interpret a protocol to process specimen </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Processes and packages biological samples for shipment to client ensuring completion of all required documentation for shipment </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Records and documents on the appropriate data collection system</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Compiles required documentation and package biological samples for shipping</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Handle all details required for shipment of samples (receiving, storage, inventory and verification) using Study protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintains well documented laboratory records according to GLPs. Reviews own data and identifies potential problems.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Daytime work hours, schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and working every 3rd weekend both Saturday and Sunday.  OT  may be required.  </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Starting pay rate $18.00 excellent benefits package includes: <strong>24 days of personal time</strong> off, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent growth opportunities with regular merit increases and opportunities to grow your research skills </span></li></ul><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We provide extensive training -- open to a variety of backgrounds!  </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">AS/BS in Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, Animal Welfare, Chemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Wildlife Management, Ecology or related Science majors</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2 years of college but not degree with courses such as Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, or related fields </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Associates or Bachelor’s degree in non-related field and 1-2 years of hands on laboratory experience or research experience ideally including biological sample processing</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">HS Diploma or GED and 4+ years of related experience such as but not required laboratory or specimen processing  </span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred but not required 1+ years of experience doing pipetting, prior laboratory experience preferred.  Good computer skills.  Must be able to work in fast paced environment that includes goals for production goals and quality measurements  </span></p>