Full-Time

Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

Inotiv

Inotiv

1,001-5,000 employees

Global CRO for life sciences research

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20/hr

Westminster, CO, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)

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Requirements
  • A minimum of a high school diploma is required.
  • The ability to recognize and report abnormalities and common signs of illness is required.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively is required.
  • The ability to work overtime as needed is required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently both independently and in team settings are required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide food, water, and clean housing to rodents according to standard operating procedures.
  • Perform daily health observations and report abnormalities and common signs of illness.
  • Handle and restrain rodents.
  • Maintain accurate records, including documentation of facility procedures and metrics.
  • Perform routine facility sanitation procedures and maintain a clean, clutter-free facility.
  • Prepare and stock room supplies.
  • Monitor and record facility environmental parameters.
  • Perform euthanasia procedures as directed.
  • Operate husbandry-related equipment, including cage washers, autoclaves, and airflow hoods, using approved procedures.
  • Wash and prepare caging and equipment.
  • Maintain the work area in an organized, clean, and safe condition.
  • Perform animal technical procedures and provide animal study support with supervision, when assigned.
  • Work as part of a team conducting routine procedures required for vivarium operation.
Desired Qualifications
  • College courses, an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree in animal science or Husbandry are highly desirable.
  • Previous work experience in laboratory animal care or a related environment, if applicable within the stated experience range.

Inotiv provides contract research services across drug discovery, preclinical testing, analytical testing, and related areas for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Its offerings combine analytical chemistry, preclinical research, and access to a broad set of research models to generate data and prepare regulatory-compliant documentation that supports drug development, safety testing, and medical device evaluation. The company differentiates itself through an integrated CRO model that pairs BASi’s analytical capabilities, Seventh Wave’s preclinical work, and Envigo’s research models in one end-to-end service. Its goal is to be a global partner for drug discovery, safety assessment, and product development by delivering scalable research services and regulatory-grade data to biopharma and medical device customers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

West Lafayette, Indiana

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • July 20, 2026 restructuring improved liquidity and strengthened Inotiv's balance sheet.
  • Q1 fiscal 2026 backlog reached $145.4 million, supporting near-term DSA revenue visibility.
  • Management kept normal operations through bankruptcy, preserving clients, vendors, and service continuity.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 Chapter 11 cancelled existing equity, wiping out prior shareholders.
  • USDA cited Inotiv facilities in April 2026 and August 2026 for critical violations.
  • Animal-welfare scandals and bankruptcy stigma threaten customer trust and future contract wins.

What makes Inotiv unique

  • Inotiv pairs preclinical CRO services with research models and analytical capabilities.
  • July 2026 emergence from Chapter 11 cut about $326 million of debt.
  • Its VUGENE collaboration adds AI bioinformatics across Discovery and Translational Sciences.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Life Insurance

Wellbeing Program

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Private Health Insurance

Health cash plan

Retail discounts

Education allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Adoption Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
Pryor Cashman
Jun 22nd, 2026
Pryor Cashman represents Acquiom Agency Services as DIP Agent and administrative and collateral in Inotiv Chapter 11 cases.

Pryor Cashman represents Acquiom Agency Services as DIP Agent and administrative and collateral in Inotiv Chapter 11 cases. Pryor Cashman has been engaged as counsel to Acquiom Agency Services LLC ("Acquiom"), in its roles as (i) DIP Agent for the Debtor-in-Possession Loan Credit Agreement, and (ii) administrative and collateral agent under the Prepetition First Lien Credit Agreement in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv") and its affiliated debtors. Inotiv is a contract research organization that provides drug discovery and development services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. On June 3, 2026, Inotiv and certain of its affiliates filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Pryor Cashman team representing Acquiom includes Partner Seth H. Lieberman, Chair of the Bankruptcy, Reorganization, and Creditors' Rights Group and Co-Chair of the Corporate Trust Practice; Partner Patrick Sibley, Co-Chair of the Corporate Trust Practice; Partner David W. Smith; Counsels Arsala Kidwai and Andrew S. Richmond; and Associate Daniel Brenner.seth Related people. Related services & industries. Firm Highlights Slide 1 of 10

Inotiv
Jun 3rd, 2026
Inotiv Reaches Agreement to Strengthen Capital Structure and Position Company for Future Growth

Receives commitments for $65 million in new money financing to support ongoing business operations Recapitalization effectuated through a pre-packaged plan of reorganization on an expedited basis Transaction is supported by substantially all of the Company’s existing lenders Normal business operations will continue seamlessly with no impact on vendors and suppliers Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV) (the “Company”, or “Inotiv”), a leading Contract Research Organization specializing in nonclinical and analytical drug discovery and development services and research models and related products and services, today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA”) with its Prepetition First Lien Lenders and Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders, constituting substantially all of its junior creditors, to implement a comprehensive recapitalization transaction that will strengthen its capital structure. To implement the transaction, Inotiv has filed a voluntary, prepackaged chapter

StockTitan
Dec 11th, 2025
Inotiv Partners with VUGENE to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery and Bioinformatics Capabilities

Inotiv partners with VUGENE to advance ai-driven drug Discovery and bioinformatics capabilities. Rhea-AI summary. Inotiv (NASDAQ: NOTV) announced a strategic collaboration with VUGENE on December 11, 2025 to integrate VUGENE's cloud-based AI/ML multi-omics bioinformatics platform into Inotiv's Discovery & Translational Sciences Division. The partnership aims to accelerate AI-assisted drug discovery by improving interpretation of epigenomic, proteomic, and other molecular datasets to better predict drug efficacy and safety in early-stage research. Inotiv said the integration will enable more efficient, data-driven decision making for client discovery programs, while VUGENE expects broader application of its computational technologies in real-world research settings. News market reaction 1 alert. On the day this news was published, NOTV declined 4.48%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication. Technical Shares at 0.8414 are trading below the 200-day MA of 1.87 and 87.02% under the 52-week high. Peers on Argus 1 down. Sector peers show mixed moves, with ADVB down 9.61% and others modestly up or down. With only one peer in momentum and no shared news, the AI-focused partnership appears company-specific rather than part of a sector-wide move. Historical context. | Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst | | Dec 03 | Earnings report | Positive | +8.1% | Reported FY2025 revenue growth and sharply reduced operating loss. | | Nov 25 | Growth ranking | Positive | +3.9% | Ranked 182nd on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with 448% growth. | | Nov 21 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -3.9% | Announced timing and access details for FY2025 results call. | | Nov 17 | Preliminary results | Positive | -33.2% | Shared preliminary FY2025 revenue and strong DSA growth metrics. | | Oct 21 | Conference participation | Neutral | -2.2% | Outlined participation in multiple November investor conferences. | Operationally positive news has sometimes aligned with gains but also seen sharp selloffs, indicating inconsistent market confidence in updates. Over the last few months, Inotiv reported improving FY2025 results with Q4 revenue of $138.1M and FY revenue of $513.0M, alongside a narrowed operating loss of $30.9M. Recognition on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500(TM) and strong DSA growth, with backlog around $138M, highlight expansion. However, preliminary results on Nov 17, 2025 coincided with a -33.2% move, contrasting with the later earnings-day gain of 8.13%. Today's AI partnership adds to a pattern of strategic initiatives amid volatile reactions. Regulatory & risk context. An effective S-3 shelf filed on 2025-08-29 allows future securities offerings, including an at-the-market equity program with up to 3.0% commission. The filing highlights an auditor's explanatory paragraph raising substantial doubt about going-concern status, material weaknesses in internal control, and warns of immediate dilution risk and variable ATM proceeds. Market pulse summary. This announcement details a strategic collaboration integrating VUGENE's AI-enabled bioinformatics platform into Inotiv's Discovery & Translational Sciences Division to better analyze complex epigenomic and proteomic data. It follows FY2025 revenue of $513.0M and recognition in the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500(TM). Regulatory filings, including the 2025-08-29 S-3, highlight going-concern language, internal-control weaknesses, and dilution risk. Investors may watch how this AI partnership translates into Discovery and Safety Assessment growth and backlog trends.

StockTitan
Dec 23rd, 2024
Inotiv Raises $24M in Equity Offering

Inotiv completed an equity offering, raising approximately $24 million by selling 6 million common shares at $4.25 each. The offering closed on December 19, 2024, with Lake Street Capital Markets as the sole book-running manager. An option allows underwriters to purchase up to 900,000 additional shares until January 17, 2025. The funds will be used for working capital, capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes to enhance financial flexibility and support strategic initiatives.

GlobeNewswire
Dec 18th, 2024
Inotiv, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of 6,000,000 Common Shares

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inotiv, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOTV) (the “Company”), a leading contract research organization...