Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care Technician Opportunity At Labcorp In Madison, WI

Labcorp Drug Development is recognized as a leader in drug development because of our exceptional people. Our team is driven by an energizing purpose to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can play a role in bringing new scientific discoveries to life and make a difference in the lives of millions. Join us and discover your extraordinary potential.

Join Our Team as an Animal Care Technician at Labcorp in Madison, WI!

Are you passionate about animal husbandry and dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our animal companions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our team in Madison, WI is seeking enthusiastic Animal Technicians who thrive on providing top-notch care and support for our animals. No experience is requiredwe offer on-the-job training to help you succeed.

We also offer flexible shifts to accommodate your schedule, making it easier for you to balance work and personal commitments. Come be a part of a team that values compassion, learning, and excellence in animal care.

Why we need you to join our team:

LabCorp Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefited from a medicine or medical device that LabCorp helped develop. Your role is vital to improving the health of family, friends, and animals.

How will you be rewarded:

Pay Range: $18.00/hr.-$19.00/hr. (plus 5% shift differential)

The training schedule is typically set from 6:30 AM to 3:15 PM CST for the first 4 to 6 weeks.

Full-time daytime hours available. Once fully trained you can take advantage of our flexible start times as early as 6:00am or as late as 8:00am, will require working some weekends and holidays.

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

We provide a well-defined career advancement path featuring five distinct levels, each accompanied by a corresponding salary increase.

Have the option to participate in the LabCorp Education Advantage program where you have access to over 15 Undergraduate On-line Degree Programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU). Tuition is paid by LabCorp!

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.

What will you be doing:

This entry level role requires no experience, just an interest in working with small and large animals in a laboratory setting.

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

Performing daily cleaning, feeding of our laboratory animals

Providing environmental and dietary enrichment

Learning and applying proper handling and restraint techniques

Working in a fast paced, team environment

Preferred Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Animal Care Experience: 6 mo. to 1 year of demonstrated proficiency in handling animals preferred.

Additional Related Experiences: 6 mo. to 1 years of any other relevant animal experiences or certifications related to the position.

Work History: Demonstrated ability to maintain a structured and dependable work record, with 6 months to 1 year of consistent professional experience preferred.

Required Experience and Education:

Education not required.

No experience required.

Must be 18 years or older.

Must be able to speak, write, read English.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

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.

We encourage all to apply