Animal Research Technician for Early-Stage Drug Studies

Labcorp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 64,582,000 - 71,305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO/FTO

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Research Study Technician to join our Madison, WI team. The role focuses on assessing drug safety and efficacy in early development animal studies, including handling animals, dosing, sample collection, and data management.

Requirements include a Life Science degree or an allied Associate degree with lab experience; AALAS certification is preferred. The job offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline (Biology, Wildlife, Pre-veterinary, Zoology, Animal Science, or related Life Science disciplines) OR Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology plus 6 months or more of experience in clinical support, laboratory animal care, or assisting staff in a regulated lab or research environment.
• 6 months or more of direct animal care experience in a research lab or farming operation (large or small animals).
• AALAS Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Research study technician to assess effectiveness, safety and toxicity of drugs in early development animal studies.
• Handle and restrain animals.
• Provide husbandry duties to small and large animals.
• Perform dosing techniques with small and large animals.
• Administer test items.
• Collect biological samples.
• Perform clinical observations.
• Collect and review data in line with GLP and SOPs.
• Organize study-related activities and data.
• Maintain AAALAC-aligned animal care standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science

Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Research Study Technician to join our Madison, WI team. The role focuses on assessing drug safety and efficacy in early development animal studies, including handling animals, dosing, sample collection, and data management.

Requirements include a Life Science degree or an allied Associate degree with lab experience; AALAS certification is preferred. The job offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends and relocation assistance may be available.