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PK Scheduler

Labcorp · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you managed a complex schedule with many moving parts.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience juggling resources and keeping people informed.

Tell me about a time someone was frustrated with a decision you made. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and explain trade-offs when they cannot give everyone what they want.

How do you check your own work so a scheduling error does not cause a missed timepoint?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check schedules, since a missed sample can compromise a study.

What would you do

Two study directors want the same room and staff on the same week. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they use priorities, deadlines and facts to resolve conflicts fairly and explain the decision.

A study gets delayed because the test article has not arrived. How do you adjust the schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can re-plan quickly and tell everyone affected before problems spread.

How do you communicate schedule changes to Metabolism and Animal Operations staff so nothing gets missed?

What they are checking: Whether they confirm messages were received rather than just sending an email.

How do you keep from overloading staff when demand is high?

What they are checking: Whether they protect people and quality by spotting overload before it causes mistakes.

About the work

You will schedule PK studies for all species based on rooms, staff, equipment and workload. How would you approach building a schedule from scratch?

What they are checking: Whether they think about constraints systematically before placing studies on the calendar.

What do you know about pharmacokinetic studies and why timing of samples matters?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that sample times are critical, so schedules must be realistic for staff.

What tools or software have you used for scheduling, and how comfortable are you in Excel?

What they are checking: Whether they can use tools to track resources and spot conflicts early.

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The full job description

As published by 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 a PK Scheduler to join our Metabolism team! Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift Job Summary: In this role you will operate as the PK central scheduler for the Metabolism department. The major responsibility is to assess available resources (e.g. rooms, staff, equipment, and existing workloads) in response to scheduling requests for all studies to be done in Animal Operations for all species in PK Studies. Job Responsibilities: • Communicates and interacts with other Metabolism groups and individuals. • Interpret PK study designs for pertinent requirements. • Evaluates and understands workload and staffing resources for each Supervisor team • Has basic understanding of the various study types, including the PK work and can answer questions related to capabilities for proposals • Evaluates and responds to scheduling requests for all species across groups. • Works closely with Animal Operations management, Resource Management and Business Operations teams to maximize study starts. • Manage and distributes scheduling change requests • Understands and interprets complex protocols for feasibility and provide feedback. • Proactively comes up with solutions to potential scheduling conflicts. • Works with supervisors and managers to address scheduling change requests • Works with Resource Management to develop and continually update metrics/tools to allow the business .to forecast workload and staff needs, as well as evaluate productivity. • Track and accurately report inventory to Finance monthly. • Maintain stock animal database. • Works with Finance to ensure primate inventory is accurate and complete monthly. • Utilizes the stock database to ensure resources are being utilized effectively. • Utilizes computer software to monitor database inventories. • Effectively manages own time deadlines. • Able to work independently with little supervision. • Be current and knowledgeable about new techniques developed within Animal Operations • Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Associates degree in chemistry, biology, or related life science • 4 or more years of experience working within a laboratory setting Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, or related life science • 2 or more years of experience with client contact and scheduling Additional Job Standards: • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Excel & Word) 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 . 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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