Laboratory Animal Care Technician

We 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, recordkeeping and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, 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 a positive attitude. Position can be offered at different levels based on education and experience; salary will adjust accordingly. Responsibilities Provide care and maintenance to mice and rats within a laboratory setting, including feeding, cleaning, and breeding responsibilities. Follow protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care. Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy. Keep accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals. Maintain responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas. Qualifications Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis. Interest in animal development and breeding. 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 and holidays on a rotating basis. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Physical Requirements Lift up to 50lbs on occasion. Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time frequently. Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift. Salary and Benefits This non‑exempt role pays $18–$20 per hour. Eligible to enroll in our full package of benefits first of the month following hire date. Uniforms are provided. Benefits include: health and dental coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and more. Schedule Monday to Friday. 8‑hour shifts with start times between 6am and 8am. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr