Laboratory Animal Technician I

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

We are seeking an Animal Technician to join our dynamic team! This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and recordkeeping and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment. We are seeking someone that is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude.

• Cares for animals including feeling, 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

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.

*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.

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!

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.