Laboratory Animal Care Technician

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team!  This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and recordkeeping and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment.  We are seeking someone that is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude.

Essential Responsibilities

• Animal Care
  • Bedding and cage changes
  • Animal health checks
  • Equipment sanitization
  • Waste disposal (including hazardous waste)
• Environmental Maintenance
  • Monitor environment of animal facility
  • Record animal care and animal facility/room information
• Facility Maintenance
  • Filter Changing
  • Room Sanitization
• Ensure adherence to SOPs
• Documentation and recordkeeping

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in Equipment Calibrations
• Facility repairs and minor upgrades
• Prepare tissue samples for transport
• Assist in minor toxicology techniques
• Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude
• Other duties as needed

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Education:
  • H.S. diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience:
  • 0-1 years
• Skills:
  • Operation of routine animal care equipment (e.g., rack washer, mouse cages, and water bottles)
• Certifications:
  • AALAS certification at ALAT level preferred

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory/animal facility (respirator, safety glasses, lab coat, shoe covers, head cover, and gloves, as needed) with infrequent heavy lifting (>50 pounds)
• Occasional office work
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace!

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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