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Animal Technician

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Greenfield, Indiana, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 4, 2021

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Sector
Aquarium / Zoo / Botanical garden
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for upcoming December 2021 or May 2022 grads to join our Animal Operations team in Madison, WI, Greenfield, IN or Somerset, NJ! At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questionsbecause we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. 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 peoples lives. About the Team: Animal Operations Team In this animal-based role, youll 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 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! Sign on Bonus Eligible! Work primiarily 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, youll 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 Education/Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Life Sciences Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, Veterinary Technology, or in Histology Applicants for this role must be a current student with intentions to graduate between December 2021 and May 2022 Experience: No experience is required with a Bachelor Degree 6 months to 2 years of related experience with an Associate degree
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