Rodent Care Technician: Lab Animal Support & Hygiene

Inotiv; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide exceptional care for research animals on site at our Boulder, CO facility. You will perform daily husbandry, monitor health, handle rodents, and maintain records according to SOPs.

The role offers opportunities to learn lab procedures, works with a team, and supports vivarium operations. Salary ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, commensurate with experience and role level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma required.
• College courses and/or associates or bachelor’s degree in animal science or Husbandry are highly desirable
• 0-3 years of work experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in individual and team settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to rodents according to SOPs
• Perform daily health observations with ability to recognize and report abnormalities
• Handle and restrain rodents
• Learning opportunities to assist research technicians with lab procedures, but not required
• Maintain accurate records (documentation of facility procedures & metrics)
• Perform routine facility sanitation procedures; maintain a clean, clutter-free facility
• Prepare and stock room supplies
• Monitor and record facility environmental parameters
• May perform euthanasia procedures as directed
• Operate husbandry-related equipment (e.g. cage washers, autoclaves, hoods) using approved procedures
• Wash and prepare caging and equipment
• Maintain work area in an organized, clean, and safe condition
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in animal science/husbandry desirable

Job description

Inotiv is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide exceptional care for research animals on site at our Boulder, CO facility. You will perform daily husbandry, monitor health, handle rodents, and maintain records according to SOPs.

The role offers opportunities to learn lab procedures, works with a team, and supports vivarium operations. Salary ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, commensurate with experience and role level.