Lead Research Technician

INOTIV BOULDER LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Inotiv seeks a Lab Animal Technician in Boulder to assist the Principal Investigator in conducting animal studies, ensuring protocols and study schedules are followed, and preparing labels and data files.

You will administer doses to rats and mice, collect blood, perform behavioral tests, assist in rodent surgeries, and keep the lab organized while complying with GLP and IACUC standards. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in science or equivalent with 1 year direct laboratory animal work experience or equivalent combination.
• Preferred experience with mice and rats, including dosing and necropsy collections.
• Familiarity with GLP, AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, OHS, PHS, The Guide, and IACUC standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigator in conducting animal studies and follow study protocols and schedules.
• Help Study Coordinators with cage cards, prep labels, and data files.
• Administer doses to rats and mice via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and IP routes.
• Perform blood collections and data gathering, plus clinical observations and scoring.
• Conduct behavioral tests (Gait, Von Frey, Dynamic Weight Bearing) and assist in rodent surgeries.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and stock supplies; support company initiatives.

Skills

GLP awareness

Computer data management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written & oral comms

Safety compliance

Education

B.S./B.A. in science or equivalent

Associate degree with 4 years lab animal work

6 years lab animal work without degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: Assists Principal Investigator (PI) in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies. Primary Responsibilities: Assist Study Coordinators to ensure study protocol, schedules, formulations, and sample communications are correct and properly communicated to the research team. Assists Study Coordinators with the creation or verification of cage cards, sample collection prep labels, and data files. Assists in disease induction procedures. 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, including hemostasis, and suturing. 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.

Education & Experience

B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 1-year direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate degree with 4 years direct laboratory animal work experience, or 6 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.

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 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 a basic understanding of GLP, AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, OHS, PHS, The Guide, and IACUC regulations and standards with the ability to apply these practices daily. Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision. Exhibits good written and oral communication skills. Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures. Maintains suitable organizational skills. *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

• 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. 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.