Research Associate - Metabolism - Internship

Company Overview:
At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions -because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people's lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.
Advancing healthcare from the laboratory through the clinic requires many different strengths, experiences and perspectives of our exceptional people around the world. Explore our wide range of diverse opportunities and rewarding career pathways and see how you can work with an energizing purpose to discover your extraordinary potential.
Global Internship Program:
Exciting opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2024 Global Internship Program as a Research Associate at our site in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire!
As a Labcorp intern, you will have the opportunity to support meaningful assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Business and Healthcare disciplines, and are inspiring and valuable in our mission to improve health and improve lives across the globe. In addition to department work, we support your professional development and career exploration through program workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, new hire panel discussions and small group 'coffee chats'.
Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations, and take pride in delivering work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world.
About the Team:

• The Metabolism department provides a range of services for clients, providing data to establish the Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion of a range of radiolabeled and non-radiolabeled test articles.
  

Internship Assignment Summary:

• Running routine and bespoke drug and crop protection chemicals (CPC) metabolism assays, including quantitative whole body autoradiography (QWBA), and executing radio analysis on excreta, tissue, soil, water and crop samples
  
• Working within cross functional teams to perform sample analysis in accordance with GLP regulatory requirements to deadlines
  
• Identifying opportunities for improvement in operational processes and lead or contribute to the delivery of these improvements
  

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• Working towards undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Biology or similar
  
• Has a willingness to learn and great attention to detail
  
• Ability to work independently as well as able to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues
  
• Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership
  

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