Rodent In Vivo Research Technician

INOTIV BOULDER LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401K

More benefits

Job summary

Inotiv Boulder is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to assist in conducting animal studies and ensure data quality. You will administer doses to rats and mice, collect samples, perform behavioral testing, and support rodent surgeries and data verification.

Working in a controlled lab environment, you will follow detailed protocols, maintain equipment, and help keep the facility clean and organized. A science degree with relevant animal work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in science with 2+ years direct lab animal work, or equivalent.
• Associate degree with 4+ years direct lab animal work, or 8+ years without degree.
• Experience with mice and rats preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer doses to rats and mice via multiple routes.
• Perform data collection, weighing, observations, and health assessments.
• Collect blood from tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal draws.
• Process blood for plasma/serum and perform analysis.
• Conduct behavioral testing (e.g., Gait, Von Frey, Dynamic Weight Bearing).
• Assist in formulation and rodent surgeries as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues, ensure study timelines and data quality.
• Maintain clean, stocked laboratory and manage inventory.
• Use Windows-based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to compile data.

Skills

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Education

B.S./B.A. in science

2+ years lab animal work

Alternative: Associate degree + 4+ years

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Inotiv Boulder is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to assist in conducting animal studies and ensure data quality. You will administer doses to rats and mice, collect samples, perform behavioral testing, and support rodent surgeries and data verification.

Working in a controlled lab environment, you will follow detailed protocols, maintain equipment, and help keep the facility clean and organized. A science degree with relevant animal work experience is preferred.