Surgery Technician I

Inotiv; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a Surgical Technician II to join our team in Indianapolis. The role focuses on animal care and welfare, assisting in surgeries, training staff, and maintaining records in a compliant, safe environment.

Responsibilities include instrument prep, autoclave operation, anesthetic care, and data/documentation. The candidate will work to improve procedures and support IACUC standards while collaborating with managers and teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree in animal science; work experience in lab/vet/surgical fields may substitute for education.
• Desire to work with and care for animals daily.
• Willingness to complete paperwork and work weekends/holidays on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals including feeding, cleaning and surgery support duties.
• Follow protocol to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Prepare instruments and supplies for surgeons; operate autoclaves and weigh animals.
• Perform rodent catheterization and soft tissue procedures.
• Collaborate with managers on new surgical models and techniques.
• Train new Support Technicians and Surgeons.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory, including controlled drugs.

Skills

Animal care

Surgical support

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

2-year degree in animal science

Job description

We are seeking a Surgical Technician II to join our dynamic team! This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, successful animal surgery completion, training of new staff, recordkeeping, and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment. We are seeking someone that is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude.

Primary ways the Surgical Technician II will contribute to the team:

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and surgery support responsibilities
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
• Surgery support tasks including preparation of surgical instruments and supplies for surgeons' use, operate the autoclaves, calibration of animal weight scales, disinfecting surgery equipment, transfer of animals, and weighing animals
• Successfully performs rodent catheterization and soft tissue removal surgeries
• Works with managers in the development of new surgical models
• Works with managers in the implementation of new and better surgical techniques
• Trains new Support Technicians and Surgeons
• Suggests improvements to work instructions in accordance with the 3 Rs (Refine, Replace and Reduce).
• Inventory control of drugs, including checking expirations dates, calculating concentrations of drugs, accurately maintaining and daily review of the inventory of controlled drugs
• Coordinates order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy
• Keeps accurate records of feeding, cleaning and care of animals
• Animal anesthesia, prep, and post-operative care of surgical animals
• Ensures animal welfare, with IACUC and quality standards is met within area of responsibility, which includes compliance to work procedures
• All other duties as assigned

We are looking for the following from the Surgical Technician II:

• Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis
• Interest in animal surgery and care
• Continuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environment
• Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as neededMust be available to work weekends/ holidays on a rotating basis
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Minimum, 2-year degree in animal science; pertinent work experience (such as laboratory, veterinary or surgical experience) may be substituted for education.
• Ability to understand the written company standards and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Respect for animal welfare.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Leadership skills
• Adherence to the company domestic pet policy and biosecurity.

This position requires that the Surgical Technician II be able to:

• lift up to 50lbs on occasion
• stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time
• frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

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.