Rhesus NHP Vet Tech — Nursery & Welfare Specialist

Inotiv; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Inotiv in Alice, TX, seeks a laboratory animal technician to support rhesus nonhuman primate colonies, monitor health and welfare, and work with veterinarians, breeding coordinators, behavioral staff and animal care technicians. You will manage breeding colony cases, coordinate nursery activities, perform nursing tasks, assist with procedures, record data, and participate in audits.

This role requires a life sciences degree or veterinary tech qualification, six months of lab/vet experience,

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a laboratory or veterinary setting preferred.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior, nutrition, diseases, and reproduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage NHP breeding colony clinical cases in coordination with the colony veterinarian(s).
• Coordinate all nursery activities including training, feeding, scheduling, husbandry, sanitation, etc.
• Primary nursery technician for daily infant care.
• Maintain upkeep of the nursery, equipment and space.
• Ensure accurate nursery and clinical records through review and correction.

Skills

Lab animal experience

Interpersonal communication

Documentation/writing

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in Life Sciences or Vet Tech

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inotiv in Alice, TX, seeks a laboratory animal technician to support rhesus nonhuman primate colonies, monitor health and welfare, and work with veterinarians, breeding coordinators, behavioral staff and animal care technicians. You will manage breeding colony cases, coordinate nursery activities, perform nursing tasks, assist with procedures, record data, and participate in audits.

This role requires a life sciences degree or veterinary tech qualification, six months of lab/vet experience,