Surgery Support Technician

Inotiv, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days

Full-time role

Job summary

Inotiv, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Surgical Support Technician to join a mission-driven team. Starting at $18.80/hour, this full-time role supports animal surgery, care, and welfare with records and facility hygiene priorities.

You will assist with anesthesia, prep, post-operative care, and inventory while maintaining safety and biosecurity standards. Weekend/holiday rotation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Lab or animal care experience preferred.
• A genuine desire to work with and care for animals every day.
• Interest in animal surgery and biomedical research.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and organizational skills.
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays on rotation as well as overtime as needed.
• Comfort following written and verbal instructions in English.
• Adherence to the company domestic pet policy and biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and feeding for animals, ensuring health and welfare standards are met.
• Assist with surgery prep and support—prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, calibration of equipment, transfer and weigh animals and maintain accurate records.
• Help coordinate and fulfill customer orders; includes selection, packaging and confirming accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records for feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant surgical and facility environment; requires general housekeeping duties.
• Monitor supply levels and assist with inventory control.
• Support anesthesia, surgical prep, and post-operative animal care.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and documentation tasks.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Team player

English comprehension

Physical stamina

Basic math

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Surgical Support Technician - Join a Team That Makes a Difference! Starting at $18.80/hour Full-time | Benefits effective within 30 days of hire

About the Role

Do you have a passion for animals and want your work to truly matter?

We're looking for a Surgical Support Technician to join our dynamic, mission-driven team. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in supporting animal surgery and care, ensuring the highest standards of welfare, safety, and organization.

If you're someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team environment-this could be the perfect fit for you!

What You'll Do

• Provide daily care and feeding for animals, ensuring health and welfare standards are met
• Assist with surgery prep and support-prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, calibration of equipment, transfer and weigh animals and maintain accurate records
• Help coordinate and fulfill customer orders; includes selection, packaging and confirming accuracy
• Maintain accurate records for feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant surgical and facility environment; requires general housekeeping duties.
• Monitor supply levels and assist with inventory control
• Support anesthesia, surgical prep, and post-operative animal care
• Perform general housekeeping duties and documentation tasks
• Contribute to a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma required.
• Lab or animal care experience preferred
• A genuine desire to work with and care for animals every day
• Interest in animal surgery and biomedical research
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and organizational skills
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays on rotation as well as overtime as needed
• Comfort following written and verbal instructions in English.
• Adherence to the company domestic pet policy and biosecurity.

Why Join Inotiv?

At Inotiv, we're advancing life-changing medical discoveries. As a growing drug discovery and development company, we \"Play to Win\"-collaborating, innovating, and supporting one another to improve the health and well-being of people (and animals) around the world.

Here, your work matters. You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions truly make an impact.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience and education
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (effective within 30 days)
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- & long-term disability coverage, and more

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we \"Play to Win\" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world‑class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well‑being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well‑being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.