Study Technician- Animal Operations

LAB Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Denver, PA is seeking a Study Technician to join our Animal Operations team. Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm with overtime as needed.

You will conduct animal research studies to assess safety, effectiveness, and toxicity of drugs in early development. Responsibilities include animal care and husbandry, facility maintenance, data collection, following protocols, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Veterinary Technology, or related science field.
• 6 months or more of experience in animal handling, husbandry, or laboratory animal experience.
• 6 months or more of experience with data collection, sample collection, or laboratory procedures.
• Familiarity with GLP, non-GLP, AAALAC, USDA, or related regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Animal Research studies looking at safety, effectiveness and toxicity of drugs in early development.
• Provide animal care and husbandry in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal welfare standards.
• Maintain animal facilities, including sanitation of animal rooms, cages, and work areas.
• Support study activities by following protocols, collecting data, and maintaining documentation.
• Perform basic procedures including clinical observations, dosing, sample collection, animal handling, and tissue collection.
• Operate laboratory and data collection equipment while adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Assist with inventory management, shipment, and study logistics.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with regulatory, quality, and biosafety requirements.
• Collaborate across teams and species programs to support research objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Data collection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Veterinary Technology, or related science field

Tools

Pipetting

Scales

Measures

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Study Technician- Animal Operations Labcorp is seeking a Study Technician to join our Animal Operations team in Denver, PA! Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm flexibility to work overtime as needed

Job Responsibilities

• In this position you will be conducting Animal Research studies that will be looking at the safety, effectiveness and toxicity of drugs that are in early development phase and/or chemical substances.
• Provide animal care and husbandry in accordance with regulatory requirements and established animal welfare standards.
• Maintain animal facilities, including sanitation of animal rooms, cages, and work areas.
• Support study activities by following protocols, collecting and recording data, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Perform basic technical procedures, including clinical observations, dosing, sample collection, animal handling, and tissue collection, as trained.
• Operate laboratory and data collection equipment while adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Assist with inventory management, shipment and receipt of materials, and study logistics.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and biosafety requirements.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and species programs to support research objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Veterinary Technology, or a related science field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more of experience in animal handling, husbandry, or laboratory animal experience.
• 6 months or more of experience with small and large animal dissections
• Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and research environments.
• 6 months or more of experience with data collection, sample collection, or laboratory procedures.
• Familiarity with GLP, non-GLP, AAALAC, USDA, or related regulatory standards.

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable working in animal research facility
• Must demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to learn animal care, husbandry, research procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client and study information.
• Experience with using standard laboratory equipment such as scales, measures, pipetting
• Ability to follow research study procedures and document findings
• Good time management skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to support study and business needs as required.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Pay Rate: $22/hr.

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 Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
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About Labcorp

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.