Rodent In Vivo Research Technician

Inotiv; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

401K

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Inotiv, a leading CRO, seeks a skilled technician to support animal studies in a rigorous lab setting. The role involves dosing, data collection, and health assessments in rats and mice, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will assist with blood collection, sample processing, and behavioral testing, while maintaining documentation and complying with safety rules. The position offers growth within a dynamic team at Inotiv.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in science with 2+ years direct laboratory animal work experience, or an associate degree with 4+ years, or 8+ years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes.
• Perform data collections including weighing, observations, health assessments, and disease scoring.
• Collect blood from rodents via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal draws.
• Process whole blood for plasma/serum by centrifugation.
• Conduct behavioral testing such as gait analysis and Von Frey methods.
• Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration and rodent surgeries.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and elevate study concerns to supervisors.
• Review data for accuracy and maintain study records and inventories.
• Maintain clean, stocked laboratory spaces and operate Windows-based software.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Following detailed instructions

Initiative to improve techniques

Independent and team work

Data management

Communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Windows OS

Job description

Inotiv, a leading CRO, seeks a skilled technician to support animal studies in a rigorous lab setting. The role involves dosing, data collection, and health assessments in rats and mice, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will assist with blood collection, sample processing, and behavioral testing, while maintaining documentation and complying with safety rules. The position offers growth within a dynamic team at Inotiv.