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

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

Job summary

Inotiv in Colorado seeks a Laboratory Animal Technician to assist in conducting animal studies with precision and efficiency. You will administer doses to rats and mice via oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes, and perform data collection, health assessments, and post-operative monitoring.

Responsibilities include blood collection, plasma/serum processing, behavioral testing, and assisting in formulation and rodent surgeries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent with lab animal experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed experimental procedures and scientific methods.
• Experience or willingness to perform animal handling and dosing protocols.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Administer doses to rats and mice via multiple routes (oral, IV, SC, IP).
• Collect data: weighing, observations, health assessments, and monitoring.
• Perform blood collection and plasma/serum processing.
• Conduct behavioral testing (e.g., gait, von Frey, dynamic weight bearing).
• Assist in compound formulation and rodent surgeries as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate study concerns to supervisors.
• Own study components, maintain timelines, and ensure data quality.
• Review junior staff data for accuracy and completeness.
• Keep the lab clean and stocked; support other duties as directed.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Independent teamwork

Attention to detail

Data management

Safety compliance

Education

B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent)

Tools

Laboratory data systems

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.

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

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

Salary

*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.

This role is not-benefit eligible.

Application deadline September 11, 2026. This deadline may be extended if the position is not filled.

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*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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

About Inotiv

At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward.

Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around 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!

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.