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Study Technician- Animal Operations

Labcorp

Denver, PAJob$22/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$22/hr
Location
Denver, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Labcorp seeks a Study Technician for its Animal Operations team in Denver, Pennsylvania. The technician conducts animal research studies evaluating the safety, effectiveness, and toxicity of drugs in early development and chemical substances. The role includes animal care, facility maintenance, study support, basic technical procedures, equipment operation, and logistics. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Animal HandlingAnimal HusbandryAnimal DissectionData CollectionSample CollectionLaboratory ProceduresAnimal Welfare RegulationsResearch EnvironmentsGLP StandardsNon-GLP StandardsAAALAC StandardsUSDA StandardsLaboratory EquipmentPipettingFollowing Study ProceduresTime ManagementFollowing InstructionsRecordkeepingAttention to DetailOrganizationCommunicationTeamworkConfidentiality

Qualifications

6 Months Animal ExperienceBachelor's in Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Associate's in Veterinary Technology or Equivalent6 Months Animal Dissection Experience6 Months Data or Sample Collection Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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.

Study Technician- Animal Operations

Labcorp is seeking a Study Technician to join our Animal Operations team in Denver, PA!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

  • flexibility to work overtime as needed

Job Responsibilities

In this position you will be conducting Animal Research studies that will be looking at the safety, effectiveness and toxicity of drugs that are in early development phase and/or chemical substances.

  • Provide animal care and husbandry in accordance with regulatory requirements and established animal welfare standards.

  • Maintain animal facilities, including sanitation of animal rooms, cages, and work areas.

  • Support study activities by following protocols, collecting and recording data, and maintaining accurate documentation.

  • Perform basic technical procedures, including clinical observations, dosing, sample collection, animal handling, and tissue collection, as trained.

  • Operate laboratory and data collection equipment while adhering to quality and safety standards.

  • Assist with inventory management, shipment and receipt of materials, and study logistics.

  • Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and biosafety requirements.

  • Collaborate effectively across teams and species programs to support research objectives.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6 months or more of experience in animal handling, husbandry, or laboratory animal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR associate’s degree in veterinary technician (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education).

  • 6 months or more of experience with small and large animal dissections

  • Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and research environments.

  • 6 months or more of experience with data collection, sample collection, or laboratory procedures.

  • Familiarity with GLP, non-GLP, AAALAC, USDA, or related regulatory standards.

Additional Job Standards

  • Comfortable working in animal research facility

  • Must demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare, quality, and regulatory compliance.

  • Ability to learn animal care, husbandry, research procedures, and regulatory requirements.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client and study information.

  • Experience with using standard laboratory equipment such as scales, measures, pipetting

  • Ability to follow research study procedures and document findings

  • Good time management skills

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate records.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Flexibility to support study and business needs as required.

  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Pay Rate: $22/hr.

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 click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .

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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How this job compares

Set against the 2,192 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$18–21/hr41 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–26/hr1,066 hourly ranges

This rate, $22/hr, is 13% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 140 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,192 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 903 postings).
Education
286 of the 2,192 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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