Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Job Description

Love a physical job that keeps you moving? Take pride in doing things right the first time?

We're looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join our team as Animal Care Technicians -no prior animal experience needed, just a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting animal care operations that make a real impact in the research world. This role cares for animals and helps maintain a clean, safe, and highly regulated environment.

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 5 : 30 AM - 2 : 30 PM

Rotation : Weekend & holiday rotation

Pay : Starting at $19 / hour

Benefits : Full benefits within 30 days of hire

Opportunities for overtime paid at 1.5x rate.

What You'll Be Doing :

Feed and care for animals daily

Clean and sanitize enclosures and work areas

Monitor animal health and behavior

Follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records

Keep accurate records of feeding, cleaning, and care of animals

Support order prep, facility upkeep, and team-based tasks

Follow protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care

Maintain responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas

What We're Looking For :

Comfortable in fast-paced, physical work

Dependable with strong attention to detail

Team player with a positive, proactive attitude

Organized, clean, and safety-minded

Prior experience in warehouse, production, sanitation, or farm work is a big plus

Qualifications :

Education and experience

High School Diploma or GED

18 years of age or older Skills and Abilities

Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Familiarity with basic computer application such as MS Office products, including email.

Ability to learn techniques used in the laboratory.

Ability to handle laboratory instruments and tools.

Ability to handle animals and related equipment as required.

Exhibit a quality approach to work, detail oriented, and demonstrate the ability to follow written instructions and work with limited or no supervision.

Ability to understand appropriate regulations and demonstrate the ability to apply these practices daily.

Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment and work independently when needed.

• 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.

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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.