Labcorp is seeking a Sample Collection Technician to join our dynamic team in Madison, WI!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CST, with mandatory weekend and late-night/after-hours coverage as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

The Sample Collection Technician is responsible for collecting, documenting, and managing biological samples in support of nonclinical and clinical research studies. This role has a strong focus on blood collection and related sample types while ensuring strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and applicable regulatory agency guidelines. The technician also monitors animal health and welfare in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act and supports facility operations to maintain AAALAC accreditation standards.

• Learn to collect, process, and accurately document blood and other biological samples per study requirements.

• Read, understand, and follow study protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements.

• Perform technical phases of toxicology studies under guidance, including data organization and quality checks.

• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records in compliance with GLPs.

• Assess and record clinical observations, body weights, food consumption, and environmental data.

• Monitor animal health and promptly report and assist in resolving animal care concerns.

• Use computer systems and software for data entry, forms, and procedure documentation.

• Assist with study setup, study management activities, and schedule coordination.

• Support client visits, study initiations, and debriefings as needed.

• Identify potential study, protocol, or scheduling issues and escalate appropriately.

• Adapt techniques and procedures to meet study-specific needs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree in a Life Science discipline (Biology, Wildlife, Pre-veterinary, Zoology, Animal Science, or related Life Science disciplines) OR Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology plus 6 months or more of experience in clinical sample collection, clinical support, laboratory animal care, or assisting veterinary or research staff in a regulated laboratory or research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:?

• (6) months or more of experience as a Study Technician, OR (6) months or more of equivalent experience in a laboratory, research, or animal care setting. Equivalent experience includes performing biological sample collection (e.g., blood, serum, plasma), assisting with study-related procedures, handling research animals, adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and completing required study documentation.

Additional Job Standards:

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with laboratory animals

• Flexibility to work weekends, late-night, and 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.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting, prolonged standing, and repetitive hand use throughout the workday.

Pay Range:$21/hr.- $23/hr.

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. 

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.?

• Relocation assistance available.

Why People choose to work at Labcorp: 

At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great - it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends. 

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