Animal Care Technician II

Job Summary: Innovive is a consistently growing B2B manufacturing company serving the biomedical research industry. We value hard work and credit the team for our success. We are looking for an Animal Care Technician. This entry-level position reports to the Manager Vivarium Solutions, and is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including feeding, watering, cage changing, maintaining a clean work environment, and monitoring the overall health of the animals. This role requires a passion for animal welfare, dedication to providing clean living spaces, and flexibility in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Follows existing SOPs and policy standards to monitor, observe, and record animal health and welfare daily, as well as complete various standard animal husbandry duties
• Perform routine animal husbandry (cage change, providing adequate food/water, and reporting health monitoring)
• Perform daily health checks and report conditions
• Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, trauma or social instability.
• Prepare and submit records using digital colony maintenance software; including creating cage cards, receiving and/or creating animals, and reporting health assessments as needed.
• Follow room and/or facility entry order and biosafety procedures.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols, including biohazard containment (BSL I & II).
• Maintains accurate daily records pertaining to animal care such as completing daily census sheets, filling out room logs, and reporting inventories count to management.
• Sanitize and decontaminate facility areas.
• Dispose of waste following appropriate SOPs and waste streams.
• Receive, identify, and properly house incoming animal shipments according to SOPs.
• Maintain racks and equipment; assist with supply inventory.
• May perform basic health treatments under Manager or Veterinary direction.
• Humanely euthanize animals as requested or required.
• May assist in animal restraint and manipulation of various rodent species to include mice and rats.
• Understands and conveys simple messages and instructions verbally.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle and care for animals humanely and ethically.
• Commitment to following SOPs, policies, and biosecurity standards.
• Passionate about animal welfare.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize shifting demands.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory animal facility or AALAS ALAT certification.
• Knowledge of routine animal procedures and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and adherence to established protocols.

Benefits Offered: We offer excellent benefit packages and employee programs including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with Company match, EAP, employee discounts, and a casual work environment with excellent career development opportunities.

About Innovive

At Innovive, we understand that our success and continued growth wouldn't be possible without a dedicated, passionate, hardworking, and talented team. If you relish the challenge, thrive on finding solutions, and like being a part of a fast-growing company that helps make other people’s lives better, we would love to hear from you!