Laboratory Animal Care Technician I (Weekend/Overtime)

INOTIV BOULDER; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inotiv seeks an Animal Technician to care for animals, maintain records and support welfare and production for customer orders. The role emphasizes organization, clean and compliant work environments and a teamwork mindset.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50lbs, work weekends/holidays, and endure standing and repetitive tasks while maintaining high-quality animal care. Inotiv offers opportunities to contribute to health research globally.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities
• Maintain detailed records of animal production and inventory in precisely weighed and aged groups
• Keeps accurate records of feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
• Work within changing shift times and rotating overtime schedule
• Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas.
• Able to handle laboratory animals and recognize abnormalities
• Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality care for laboratory animals and their offspring
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
• Good teamwork skills
• Able to work in a confined environment
• Work in a standing position that will require bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Inotiv seeks an Animal Technician to care for animals, maintain records and support welfare and production for customer orders. The role emphasizes organization, clean and compliant work environments and a teamwork mindset.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50lbs, work weekends/holidays, and endure standing and repetitive tasks while maintaining high-quality animal care. Inotiv offers opportunities to contribute to health research globally.