Animal Care Technician I

Company: LabCorp
Location: Madison
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Are you interested in learning animal husbandry and caring for them? Our team in Madison, WI is seeking Animal Technicians who thrive on ensuring the well-being of our animal companions. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary Join us and discover why LabCorp Drug Development has been named by:

• Fortune Magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2022 for the fourth consecutive year
• Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2022 and more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers. --- 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. Are you a High School or College Graduate looking to start a career in Research? Do you love Science and Research? Do you want to be a huge part of the greater good of medical advances? We provide an intensive training program and opportunity to grow a career Learn about many different types of animals and caring for them. Be a Research Hero- the most important piece of quality research Be a part of the greater good of medical advances and care for animals. How will you be rewarded? Working in Madison, WI our Animal Technicians:
  • Pay rate: $18.00 per hour (plus 5% shift differential)
  • Work a rotating 1st shift including weekends, some holidays and some overtime. (Working hours 6:30 am-3:15 pm)
  • Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)
  • 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.
      • Animal Care Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in handling animals.
      • Additional Related Experiences: Any other relevant animal experiences or certifications related to the position.
      • Work History: Proven track record of structured and reliable wo Required Experience\Education:
        • Education Recommended (not required): High school diploma or equivalent.
        • No experience required.
        • Must be 18 years or older.
        • Must be able to speak, write, read English.
        • Overtime and weekend work as required Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. Formore information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see ourPrivacy Statement.

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