Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Position Overview

$24.00 per hour. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning, and breeding responsibilities
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
• Coordinates 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Expectations

• 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/holidays on a rotating basis
• Willingness to work overtime when needed

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs on occasion
• Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time frequently
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat, and lift
• Possess English communication skills — reading, writing, and oral

Salary & Benefits

The position may be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced 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. 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.