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Study Technician - Animal Operations at Labcorp summary:

The Study Technician in Animal Operations provides primary care and technical support in toxicology studies involving small and large animals, ensuring compliance with protocols, GLP, and USDA regulations. This role involves hands-on animal handling, administering test items, collecting biological samples, and documenting data to support research for drug safety and efficacy. The position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to animal welfare standards to aid medical and pharmaceutical advancements.

We have an exciting opportunity for recent or upcoming grads to join our Animal Operations team in Greenfield, IN!

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are nearly 70,000 people across 100 countries who are harnessing science for human good. Our work combines unparalleled diagnostic laboratories, drug development capabilities and commercial innovations. Together, we fuel scientific breakthroughs and deliver more than 160 million medical test results that help guide treatment decisions, accelerate patient care and change lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

Here, you can apply your scientific curiosity in Biology, Animal Science, Zoology, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Technology, Dairy Science, Equine Science or similar majors to pursue advances in animal welfare and research the effectiveness, safety and toxicity of drugs in early development animal research studies. Your work will help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies create life-saving vaccines and medicines that make a real impact on people’s lives. #LifeatLabcorp

About the Team:

Animal Operations Team

In this animal-based role, you’ll collect, document, and manage data that includes animal observations, test material administration and clinical samples. This is a hands on, physically demanding role working directly with animals daily.

• The Study Technician provides primary care to the animals in the small and large animal toxicology department and performs routine invasive and non-invasive technical procedures on studies allocated to the team while ensuring that procedures are conducted according to protocol, SOP requirements, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and the guidelines The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

What to Expect:

• Maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare in accordance with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

• Handling and restraining animals

• Administering test items

• Collecting biological samples

• Monitoring food consumption and performing clinical observations

• Collecting and reviewing data in accordance with the Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLP) and standard operating procedures

• Organizing study related activities and data

• Working in a fast paced, team environment.

How you will be rewarded!

• Position is 1st shift

• Work rotating weekends, holidays and overtime with supplementary compensation

• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)

• Have access to other great benefits including: tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.

Access to growth opportunities:

With the support of exceptional people from across the globe, you’ll be empowered to own your career journey with:

• Formal and informal mentoring opportunities

• Extensive training and job shadowing opportunities

• Personalized development planning

• Exposure to many drug development scientific career paths

This is a future hire position with an upcoming start date. The ideal candidate would be available to start in December 2025 through August 2026. Candidates who have recently completed a degree or will complete a degree within the next academic year may find this opportunity aligns well with their career goals. All applicants who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Education/ Skills:

• Bachelor degree

• Equivalent experience may be substituted for (or in combination with) education

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills.

• Data documentation and QC (Quality Control) skills.

• Problem solving skills.

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. A dditionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

We encourage all to apply

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Keywords:

animal care, toxicology studies, biological sample collection, drug safety testing, Good Laboratory Practice, animal welfare, pharmaceutical research, data documentation, clinical observations, laboratory animal handling

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