Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

Starting rate $18.00 - based on experience. Monday - Friday - rotating weekends. We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! Responsibilities Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning, and breeding responsibilities in a production facility. Cleaning/power washing and sanitation of facility. Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care. Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging, and confirming accuracy. Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning, and care of animals. Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages, and support areas. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis. Interest in animal development. 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. Must be available to come in early hours when needed for shipments. Willingness to work overtime when needed. ALAT or relative certification highly desirable. 1+ years of experience with animal care preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion and stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time. Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting and lifting required. English communication - written, reading and oral. Compensation and Benefits 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, 401(k), and more! Equal Opportunity Employer 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. At Inotiv, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to equality, opportunity, and diversity, and treating our colleagues with the dignity and respect they deserve. #J-18808-Ljbffr