Animal Technician
- Pay
- $18 – $19 per hour
- Location
- Madison, WI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 7 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- animal care
- sanitation and cleaning protocols
- observing animals for illness or distress
- documentation of activities
Also useful
- veterinary assistance
- laboratory support
- animal husbandry
- automated equipment operation
Job Responsibilities
The Animal Technician plays a critical role in supporting research by providing daily care, monitoring, and sanitation for laboratory animals. This position ensures animals receive proper husbandry, while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant facility environment.
- Provide daily care for all species housed within the animal facility (feeding, watering, observing health).
- Change cages and bedding; clean and sanitize animal rooms, pens, and equipment.
- Operate automated cleaning equipment, including cage washers and tunnel washers.
- Dispose of animal waste and soiled bedding according to sanitation and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all cleaning, sanitation, and husbandry activities.
- Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress and promptly report concerns.
- Assist with facility support tasks such as inventory, record keeping, and laundry duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- No minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months or more of related animal care experience or relevant certifications, including husbandry, veterinary assistance, or laboratory support. - 6 months or more of demonstrated consistent work history of reliable, structured, and dependable professional performance.
Additional Job Standards: - 18 years of age or older.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Comfortable working in environments that follow strict sanitation and animal care protocols.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Strong communication skills: both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision.
Pay Range
$18/hr.–$19/hr. plus 5% shift differential.
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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please
- Relocation assistance available.
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About Labcorp
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges.
As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world.
Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
Labcorp is seeking an Animal Technician to join our dynamic team in Madison, WI!
Work Schedule: Rotational schedule including weekends 6:30 am-3:15 pm CST
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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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From Labcorp's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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