Rodent Care Technician | Research Support & Lab Sanitation

Inotiv; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; 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 is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support vivarium operations in our Westminster facility. You will provide daily care for laboratory animals, monitor health, and help maintain housing and equipment per SOPs.

No more than 3 years of experience is required, with opportunities for skill growth within a dynamic team. Responsibilities include documenting procedures, handling rodents, and assisting with various lab tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• 0-3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to rodents per SOPs.
• Perform daily health observations and report abnormalities.
• Handle and restrain rodents.
• Learn and assist with lab procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate facility records and documentation.
• Sanitize and prepare housing and room supplies.
• Monitor and record environmental parameters.
• Operate cage washers, autoclaves, and air flow hoods as directed.
• May perform euthanasia procedures under supervision.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's in Animal Science/Husbandry

Job description

Inotiv is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support vivarium operations in our Westminster facility. You will provide daily care for laboratory animals, monitor health, and help maintain housing and equipment per SOPs.

No more than 3 years of experience is required, with opportunities for skill growth within a dynamic team. Responsibilities include documenting procedures, handling rodents, and assisting with various lab tasks.