Animal Care Technician I

Labcorp Drug Development is recognized as a leader in drug development because of our exceptional people. Our team is driven by an energizing purpose to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can play a role in bringing new scientific discoveries to life and make a difference in the lives of millions. Join us and discover your extraordinary potential.

Join Our Team as an Animal Care Technician at Labcorp in Madison, WI!

Are you passionate about animal husbandry and dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our animal companions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our team in Madison, WI is seeking enthusiastic Animal Technicians who thrive on providing top-notch care and support for our animals. No experience is required—we offer on-the-job training to help you succeed.

We also offer flexible shifts to accommodate your schedule, making it easier for you to balance work and personal commitments. Come be a part of a team that values compassion, learning, and excellence in animal care.

Why we need you to join our team:

LabCorp Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefited from a medicine or medical device that LabCorp helped develop. Your role is vital to improving the health of family, friends and animals.

How will you be rewarded:

• Pay Range: $18.00/hr.-$19.00/hr. (plus 5% shift differential) 

• The training schedule is typically set from 6:30 AM to 3:15 PM CST for the first 4 to 6 weeks.

• Full-time daytime hours available. Once fully trained you can take advantage of our flexible start times as early as 6:00am or as late as 8:00am, will require working some weekends and holidays.  

• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date).

• We provide a well-defined career advancement path featuring five distinct levels, each accompanied by a corresponding salary increase.

• 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!

• 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.

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What will you be doing:

This entry level role requires no experience, just an interest in working with small and large animals in a laboratory setting. 

• Maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare in accordance with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC)

• Performing daily cleaning, feeding of our laboratory animals

• Providing environmental and dietary enrichment

• Learning and applying proper handling and restraint techniques.

• Working in a fast paced, team environment​

Preferred Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Animal Care Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in handling animals.

• Additional Related Experiences: Any other relevant animal experiences or certifications related to the position.

• Work History: Proven track record of structured and reliable work.

Required Experience and Education:

• Due to biosecurity requirements, we are unable to consider candidates who are actively enrolled in educational programs or courses that involve direct exposure to rodents or rabbits.

• Education not required.

• No experience required.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Must be able to speak, write, read English.

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 Reim