Laboratory Animal Care Technician

ENVIGO GLOBAL SERVICES INC; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a Seasonal Animal Care Technician to join our barrier operation team working with rabbits. The role focuses on animal care, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep, and meticulous recordkeeping.

Starts at $18.00/hr for up to 11 months with potential to convert to permanent. Requires weekend/holiday availability, ALAT certification desirable, and 1+ year animal care experience.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and care for animals daily.
• Interest in animal development.
• Commitment to a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends/holidays.
• ALAT certification desirable; 1+ year animal care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
• Cleaning/power washing and sanitation of facility.
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care.
• Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy.
• Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas.

Skills

Animal care

Weekend availability

Overtime willingness

Early hours

Motivation by animals

Attention to detail

Safety and cleanliness

Education

ALAT certification

Job description

We are seeking a Seasonal Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position works in the barrier operation as part of the team specializing in rabbits. 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.

Full‑time, Seasonal. This is an up to 11‑month assignment, with possibility to go permanent. Starts at $18.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
• Cleaning/power washing and sanitation of facility.
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care.
• Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy.
• Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis.
• Interest in animal development.
• Continuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends/ holidays on a rotating basis.
• Must be availble to come in early hours when needed for shipments.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• ALAT or relative certification highly desirable.
• 1+ yrs of experience with animal care preferred.

Physical Requirements

• lift up to 50lbs on occasion stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift

*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. 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. At Inotiv, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to equality, opportunity, and diversity, and treating our colleagues with the dignity and respect they deserve. We strive to ensure that our people achieve their full potential, and they enjoy a rewarding career with us.

We’re looking for people who will help us grow and support our shared purpose: to help our clients discover and develop life-changing therapies for people around the world. As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging our deep expertise and scientific capabilities, we help you increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market. By providing critical research models and related services, we help researchers realize the full potential of their R&D projects, all while working together to build a healthier and safer world. We hope you consider our opportunities and a future with Inotiv!