Laboratory Animal Technician

INOTIV BOULDER LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

INOTIV BOULDER LLC is seeking a dedicated staff member to assist in conducting animal studies with mice and rats, ensuring accurate dosing, data collection, and behavioral assessments. The role involves surgeries, sample collection, and maintaining meticulous records.

The ideal candidate will have biology-related education and hands-on lab animal experience, including dosing and necropsy work. This position requires compliance with safety procedures and teamwork in a Bolder, Colorado setting.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science (biology or equivalent) with 2+ year direct laboratory animal work experience, or 8+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree.
• Preferred animal laboratory research experience with mice and rats, including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collections.

Responsibilities

• Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes.
• Perform data collections including weighing, clinical observations, health assessments, post operative monitoring, and disease scoring.
• Perform blood collections from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal draws.
• Process whole blood collection via centrifugation for plasma/serum.
• Conduct behavioral testing (Gait analysis, Von Frey, Dynamic Weight Bearing, etc.).
• Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration.
• Assist in rodent surgeries.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate study concerns.
• Take ownership of assigned study components and ensure data quality.
• Review and verify data from junior staff for accuracy.
• Support other duties and keep the lab clean and stocked.
• Use Windows-based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Operate general lab equipment and PPE.

Skills

General lab procedures

Follow detailed instructions

Independent work

Teamwork

Data management

Written and oral communication

Safety compliance

Attention to accuracy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in science with 2+ years direct laboratory animal work

Associate degree with 4+ years direct laboratory animal work

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

This position will assist in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via common dosing routes, including but not limited to oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal.


• Perform data collections, including weighing, clinical observations, health assessments, post operative monitoring, and disease progression scoring.


• Perform blood collections from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal blood draws.


• Processing whole blood collection via centrifugation for plasma and/or serum.


• Perform behavioral testing (Gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic Weight Bearing testing, etc.).


• Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration.


• Assist in rodent surgeries.


• Independently troubleshoot technical issues and elevate study concerns to supervisors or investigators as appropriate.


• Take ownership of assigned study components, ensuring timelines and data quality are upheld.


• Review and verify data from junior staff for accuracy and completeness.


• Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management.


• Keep laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.


• Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)


• Use of general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to balances, syringes and needles, blood collection tubes, centrifuges, pipettes, formalin collection jars, liquid nitrogen, -80 freezers, incubators, fluid/syringe pumps, chemical and clean hoods, PPE (lab coat, gloves, face mask or respirator, shoe covers, hair nets, eye protection), quarantine/isolation rooms, autoclaves, and necropsy hand tools.


• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.


• Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific method.


• Demonstrates initiative in improving techniques, workflows, and team performance.


• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Demonstrates an ability to use a computer software to compile and maintain study data and reports for study records and sample inventory.


• Demonstrates a positive attitude and exhibits respect for co-workers, managers, and other employees.


• Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations.


• Exhibits good written and oral communication skills.


• Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.


• Maintains suitable organizational skills.

Education & Experience

• B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 2+ year direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate degree with 4+ years direct laboratory animal work experience, or 8+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree, or equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with management approval.


• Preferred animal laboratory research experience with mice and rats, including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collections.

*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 $24-$32/hr and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Application deadline September 11, 2026. This deadline may be extended if the position is not filled. *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.

Salary

The salary range is $24-$32/hr and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Benefits

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

This role is not-benefit eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.