Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care TechnicianWe are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and 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.ResponsibilitiesPrimary ways the Animal Care Technician will contribute to the team:Basic animal husbandry: Cage cleaningRoom and barrier sanitationPreparation and handling of cleaners and disinfectants within the facilityReceiving barrier shipping boxes and materials on the inside of the facilityProficient in handling and the restraint of rodents Perform basic health assessment of rodentsAbility to sex rodentsAbility to calibrate digital scalesAbility to maintain pest management duties within the facilityFilling customer orders and final packaging proceduresOther duties as assignedQualificationsWe are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician:Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basisInterest in animal development and breedingContinuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environmentAbility and willingness to complete paperwork as neededMust be available to work weekends/ holidays on a rotating basisWillingness to work overtime when neededThis position requires that the Animal Care Technician be able to:Lift up to 50lbs on occasionStand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a timeFrequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and liftEnglish communication – reading, writing and oralInotiv 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.