Animal Research Technician - Early-Stage Drug Studies

Labcorp; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Labcorp, in Greenfield, Indiana, is seeking a Research Study Technician to join our Animal Operations team. You will conduct animal research studies that assess the safety, efficacy and toxicity of drugs in early development, while upholding AAALAC standards and high welfare.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field (or experienced alternative) and involves animal husbandry, dosing, sample collection and basic physiological measurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Wildlife Studies, or related life science field OR Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology/ Nursing OR 2+ years of college in related Sciences with 1-2 years of hands-on large or small animal care in laboratory/research or farming operation

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal research studies evaluating safety, efficacy and toxicity of drugs in early development phase.
• May provide husbandry duties to small and large animals
• Perform dosing techniques with small and large animals
• May perform bleeding techniques with small and large animals
• Collect biological samples
• Perform basic measurements such as body weight, food consumption, body temperature, blood pressure, etc.
• Maintain AAALAC standards in animal care and welfare
• Perform medical imaging
• Monitor for behavior changes
• Report concerns to supervisor

Skills

Animal handling

Sample collection

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related life science field

Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology/Nursing

2+ years of college in related sciences with 1-2 years animal care experience

Tools

Scales

Pipetting

Imaging equipment

Job description

Labcorp, in Greenfield, Indiana, is seeking a Research Study Technician to join our Animal Operations team. You will conduct animal research studies that assess the safety, efficacy and toxicity of drugs in early development, while upholding AAALAC standards and high welfare.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field (or experienced alternative) and involves animal husbandry, dosing, sample collection and basic physiological measurements.