Laboratory Animal Care Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support vivarium operations in our Westminster facility. You will provide daily care for laboratory animals, monitor health, and help maintain housing and equipment per SOPs.

No more than 3 years of experience is required, with opportunities for skill growth within a dynamic team. Responsibilities include documenting procedures, handling rodents, and assisting with various lab tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• 0-3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to rodents per SOPs.
• Perform daily health observations and report abnormalities.
• Handle and restrain rodents.
• Learn and assist with lab procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate facility records and documentation.
• Sanitize and prepare housing and room supplies.
• Monitor and record environmental parameters.
• Operate cage washers, autoclaves, and air flow hoods as directed.
• May perform euthanasia procedures under supervision.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's in Animal Science/Husbandry

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

The ACT is responsible for providing exceptional animal care to the research animals at Inotiv. This includes performing daily husbandry and care and of laboratory animals in a research environment as well as sanitization and preparation of animal housing equipment, including operation of a large bulk rack washer. The ACT I may be responsible for performing animal technical procedures and providing animal study support with supervision. The ACT I will work as part of a team conducting routine procedures required for vivarium operation.

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to rodents according to SOPs
• Perform daily health observations with demonstrated ability to recognize and report abnormalities and common signs of illness
• Handle and restrain rodents
• Learning opportunities to assist research technicians with various lab procedures, but not required
• Maintain 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
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education and experience

• 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

• Individuals must demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work efficiently in individual and team settings.

Performance Requirements

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

*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 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. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

*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.