The Animal Care Technician I position at Labcorp BioPharma involves providing daily care, monitoring health, and maintaining clean environments for laboratory animals, primarily mice, to support biomedical research. The role includes equipment operation, record-keeping, and assisting with waste and air filtration systems, with extensive training provided. It offers a full-time weekday schedule with comprehensive benefits and emphasizes ethical animal welfare practices.
Make a Difference Every Day — Join Labcorp BioPharma in Ann Arbor, MI!
Are you someone with a solid work history, looking for a meaningful career where your contributions truly matter? Do you want a daytime role with no weekend shifts and an employer who values your dedication? If so, we’d love to meet you.
Position: Animal Care Technician
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Hours -Full time/ Monday-Friday/Day Shift
At Labcorp BioPharma, your work helps bring life-saving medications to market. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.
What You’ll Do: As an Animal Care Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting groundbreaking research. Don’t worry if you’re new to the field — we provide extensive training to set you up for success.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing daily care and clean housing for lab animals (primarily mice)
Cleaning feeders, water bottles, cages, and facility areas
Monitoring animal health and well-being
Maintaining accurate lab records
Operating and inspecting equipment
Supporting waste removal and air filtration systems
Dispensing feed and setting up housing for studies
Reporting and helping resolve any animal care concerns
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Consistent Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours — no weekends!
Inclusive Culture: Tattoo-friendly and welcoming environment
Impactful Work: Help advance medical research and improve lives
Comprehensive Benefits: Starting the 1st of the month — medical (3 plan options), dental, vision, and more
Generous PTO: 24 days off in your first year
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement + FREE tuition through Labcorp Education Advantage
Competitive Pay: $18.00–$19.00/ 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
What We’re Looking For:
High school diploma or GED preferred (but not required)
Reliable work history — we value commitment and resilience
Experience in animal care, farming, hospitality, or retail is a plus
Passion for learning and a strong sense of responsibility
Genuine care for animals and their well-being
We treat the animals we work with in biomedical research humanely, with care, compassion and respect.
We adhere to strict standards of ethical conduct in providing for their welfare.
We believe that taking good care of our animals is not only good science but the right thing to do.
Apply today and upload your resume so we can learn more about your experience. If you’ve worked with animals — whether in farming, shelters, or other settings — be sure to highlight that!
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. A dditionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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