Team Leader, Laboratory Animal Care

Inotiv; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Inotiv seeks a Team Leader to guide Animal Care Technicians, oversee daily workflows, and support shipping duties within a regulated environment.

You will coach staff, enforce safety and biosecurity, and coordinate with teams to meet production goals while maintaining accurate records and high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced education in Animal Science or Business preferred.
• Prior leadership experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Animal Care / PSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workload for assigned teams and training technicians to meet production goals.
• Perform duties of a Laboratory Animal Care Technician and support department shipping duties.
• Ensure procedures comply with Animal Welfare regulations, ISO 9001, and IACUC.
• Provide coaching and development with real-time feedback on performance.
• Oversee room, colony and technician performance, collect samples, and manage shipping.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Advanced education in Animal Science or Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Team Leader leads by example, plays an essential role in being a strong problem-solver overseeing group tasks and training Animal Care Technicians. Team Leads perform routine and specialized duties as well as partner and assist in operational planning, work instructions, standard operating procedures, policies and directing the work of our technicians. Here at Inotiv animal welfare is our priority.

Primary ways the Team Leader will contribute to the team and organizational success:

• Perform all the duties of a Laboratory Animal Care Technician and support department shipping duties.
• Direct day-to-day workload for assigned teams and training technicians on relevant techniques and information to meet, exceed production goals and standards.
• Ensure all procedures are conducted in compliance with Animal Welfare regulations, AALAC, Quality documents, health and safety, ISO 9001, and IACUC regulations.
• Evaluation and discernment of issues, concerns, and elevate accordingly.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Oversee and suggest improvements in workflows.
• Daily responsibilities include room, colony and technician performance optimization, collecting samples, shipping and check-on’s for accurate and timely completion.
• Assessment of compliance for inventory management meeting reporting deadlines.
• Continually monitor, practice and enforce biosecurity requirements and measures.
• Effectively provide support including coaching, development, and real-time balanced feedback on employee performance fortifying the team, department and organization.
• Promote a culture of safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork ensuring development of professional technicians.
• High volume documentation handling, editing, monitoring, retrieving, sending, receiving, and completion including production worksheets and colony manager.
• Assure compliance with assigned colony levels and production goals while maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of genotype results for animal selection for example the project cohort or Retired Breeder stock (where applicable)
• Sense of urgency when reporting incidents or injuries within established procedures.
• Course correct and guide technician practices, methods or work styles to alignment with the organization and address such incidents with documented training, record keeping.
• Perform other duties consistent with the needs of the organization as assigned.

We are looking for the following from the Team Leader role:

• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to grow and influence others and strengthen teams.
• Ability to evaluate the work of others in an objective, evidence-based manner
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and to operate with the highest of ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple, competing tasks and demands
• Work Environment: Production, office and shipping environments. Biosecurity entrance requirements. May be assigned to other departments, varying temperatures and odors.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) with willingness and ability to learn company-specific systems and software

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced education in Animal Science or Business preferred
• Prior leadership experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in Animal Care / PSS

This position requires that the Team Leader be able to:

• Shower daily upon arrival and wear company issued attire
• Lift up to 50lbs on occasion
• Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 - 6 hours at a time
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift
• English Communication - reading, writing and oral

Anticipated salary range: $27.00 per hour, adjusted according to the level of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience and/or education.

*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.