Animal Research Technician - Early Drug Studies

Covance Inc.; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO / Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Labcorp in Greenfield, Indiana is seeking a Research Study Technician to join the Animal Operations team. You will contribute to early-stage drug studies, maintain high animal welfare standards, and perform dosing, sampling, and basic measurements.

The role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekend work after training. Ideal candidates have relevant life science education and hands-on animal care experience and may pursue AAALAC certification with support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in life sciences with animal care exposure required.
• Experience in lab/research animal care or farming operations preferred.
• Able to follow study procedures and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal research studies assessing safety, efficacy, and toxicity.
• Perform husbandry and dosing techniques on small and large animals.
• Collect biological samples and record measurements (weight, temp, etc.).
• Maintain AAALAC-compliant animal welfare standards and report concerns.

Skills

Animal care

Dosing techniques

Animal behavior

Documentation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or Biology or related field

Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology/Nursing

2+ years of related college and 1–2 years animal care experience

Tools

Pipetting

Scales

Job description

Labcorp in Greenfield, Indiana is seeking a Research Study Technician to join the Animal Operations team. You will contribute to early-stage drug studies, maintain high animal welfare standards, and perform dosing, sampling, and basic measurements.

The role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekend work after training. Ideal candidates have relevant life science education and hands-on animal care experience and may pursue AAALAC certification with support.