Animal Care Technician I

Make a difference in millions of lives. At Labcorp Drug Development, we're helping bring new medicines to market—and you can be part of it.

About the Role:

As an Animal Care Technician, you'll provide daily care for lab animals, ensuring their health and well-being. You'll work in a fast-paced, supportive team environment where compassion and learning are valued.

What You'll Do:

• Feed, clean, and care for small and large animals.

• Provide enrichment and monitor animal welfare.

• Learn proper handling and restraint techniques.

• Follow AAALAC standards for animal care.

Pay & Schedule:

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

• Training: Scheduled from 6:30 AM to 3:15 PM CST for the first 4 to 6 weeks.

• Standard Work Schedule: Full-time daytime hours between 6:30 AM to 3:15 PM. Once fully trained, you may request a flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, subject to manager approval and business needs.

Perks & Benefits:

• 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.​​

Required Experience and Education:

• Education not required.

• No experience required.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Must be able to speak, write, read English.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Communication Skills: Demonstrated professional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, researchers, and supervisors.

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. For more detailed information, please click here. 

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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