Surgery Technician II

Inotiv, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

401K participation with company match

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biotechnology company in Indianapolis is seeking a passionate Surgical Technician II. The role involves animal care, surgical assistance, and the training of new staff. Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and teamwork in a clean, safe environment. A minimum 2-year degree in animal science or relevant experience is required. This position offers flexible working hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to impact the health and well-being of animals.

Formación

• Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsabilidades

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and surgical support.
• Performs rodent catheterization and soft tissue removal surgeries.
• Trains new support technicians.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Surgical assistance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Educación

2-year degree in animal science or relevant experience

Descripción del empleo

Surgery Technician II page is loaded## Surgery Technician IIremote type: On-sitelocations: Indianapolis, IN (Ops)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101246**Full time with benefits within 30 days of hire***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.*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 needed* Must 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.* Ability to read, write, and speak English.*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 participation with company match, 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, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental 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.**\*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.**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. 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.*### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.We’re looking for people who will help us grow and support our shared purpose: to help our clients discover and develop life-changing therapies for people around the world. As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging our deep expertise and scientific capabilities, we help you increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market. By providing critical research models and related services, we help researchers realize the full potential of their R&D projects, all while working together to build a healthier and safer world. We hope you consider our opportunities and a future with Inotiv!