Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Inotiv; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability insurance (short & long-):

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Inotiv, a growing drug discovery company, is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Westminster, CO to maintain daily care of laboratory animals and support vivarium operations.

You will perform sanitation, housing prep, cage washing, and health observations while documenting procedures; collaboration with the research team is expected. The role requires a high school diploma and 0–3 years of experience in animal care or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• 0–3 years of work experience in animal care or related fields is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for research animals and maintain housing.
• Perform routine sanitation of cages and equipment.
• Record facility procedures and metrics accurately.
• Monitor environmental parameters and report abnormalities.
• Assist researchers with lab procedures as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work efficiently in team &;

Education

High School Diploma

College courses/associate or bachelor in animal science or husbandry

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Providing exceptional animal care to the research animals at Inotiv.
• Performing daily husbandry and care of laboratory animals in a research environment.
• Sanitization and preparation of animal housing equipment, including operation of a large bulk rack washer.
• Performing animal technical procedures and providing animal study support with supervision.
• Working as part of a team conducting routine procedures required for vivarium operation.
• Providing food, water, and clean housing to rodents according to SOPs.
• Performing daily health observations with demonstrated ability to recognize and report abnormalities and common signs of illness.
• Handling and restraining rodents.
• Learning opportunities to assist research technicians with various lab procedures, but not required.
• Maintaining accurate records (e.g. documentation of various facility procedures & metrics).
• Perform routine facility sanitation procedures; maintain a clean, clutter-free facility.
• Prepare and stock room supplies.
• Monitor and record facility environmental parameters.
• May perform euthanasia procedures as directed.
• Operate husbandry-related equipment (e.g. cage washers, autoclaves, air flow hoods, etc.) using approved procedures.
• Wash and prepare caging and equipment.
• Maintain work area in an organized, clean, and safe condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma required.
• College courses and/or associates or bachelor’s degree in animal science or Husbandry are highly desirable.
• 0-3 years of work experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in individual and team settings.

Performance Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Able to work overtime, as needed.

Benefits

• health and dental coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• 401K
• and more!

Additional Information

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.

Salary range is $18-$20/hr and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

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 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 that 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.