Animal Technician

Animal Technician

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Labcorp is seeking an Animal Technician to join our dynamic team in Madison, WI!

Work Schedule: Rotational schedule including weekends 6:30 am-3:15 pm CST

Job Responsibilities:

The Animal Technician plays a critical role in supporting research by providing daily care, monitoring, and sanitation for laboratory animals. This position ensures animals receive proper husbandry, while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant facility environment.

• Provide daily care for all species housed within the animal facility (feeding, watering, observing health).
• Change cages and bedding; clean and sanitize animal rooms, pens, and equipment.
• Operate automated cleaning equipment, including cage washers and tunnel washers.
• Dispose of animal waste and soiled bedding according to sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all cleaning, sanitation, and husbandry activities.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress and promptly report concerns.
• Assist with facility support tasks such as inventory, record keeping, and laundry duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• No minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of related animal care experience or relevant certifications, including husbandry, veterinary assistance, or laboratory support.
• 6 months or more of demonstrated consistent work history of reliable, structured, and dependable professional performance.

Additional Job Standards:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in environments that follow strict sanitation and animal care protocols.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Comfortable working under minimal supervision.

Pay Range: $18/hr.–$19/hr. plus 5% shift differential.

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. For more detailed information, please click here. Relocation assistance available.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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