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Research Technician- Dose Formulation- 2nd shift

Labcorp · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a 2nd shift role, 12:00 PM to 8:45 PM. How does that schedule fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to an afternoon and evening schedule over the long term.

Tell me about the lab techniques you used in school, like weighing, pipetting or making solutions.

What they are checking: Whether they have basic lab skills to build on for dose formulation work.

Tell me about a time you made an error in a lab and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about errors, which is critical in regulated research.

What do you hope to learn in this role over your first year?

What they are checking: Whether they see this as a step to grow in research rather than just a short-term job.

What would you do

You are partway through a prep and realize you skipped a mixing step. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, document and ask for guidance instead of quietly fixing it.

A formulation must be ready for dosing first thing tomorrow, but a balance is out of calibration. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to use uncalibrated equipment and find another approved option.

About the work

How would you calculate how much test article to weigh for a dose formulation, and how would you double-check yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can do lab math accurately and build in their own verification.

Why do preclinical studies follow strict protocols for how test materials are prepared?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that regulators rely on consistent preparation to trust safety results.

How do you record your work so someone on the next shift can understand exactly what you did?

What they are checking: Whether they write complete, clear records that support shift handoffs and audits.

How do you handle test materials that may be toxic or not fully characterized?

What they are checking: Whether they use PPE and safety controls and treat unknown compounds with caution.

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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. Research Technician- Dose Formulation- 2nd shift Labcorp is seeking a Research Technician to join our Dose Formulation team in Madison, WI. Work Schedule: 2nd Shift: 12:00pm – 8:45pm Job Responsibilities: As a Research Technician, you’ll learn and perform essential lab techniques to prepare test materials for preclinical studies. Your day-to-day will include: • Preparing lab reagents, solutions, suspensions, and capsules per study protocols • Recording data accurately in both digital and written formats • Learning formulation verification, sample disposition, and safe handling procedures • Collaborating with scientists and technicians to ensure study integrity • Maintaining a clean, safe, and GLP-compliant lab environment • Developing skills in study setup, data organization, and client communication Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology Additional Job Standards: • Flexibility to work overtime as needed • A strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn • A passion for science and a desire to contribute to life-changing research Pay Rate: $23/hr. (includes a 9% 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  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. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .

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