Animal Facility 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 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.  We are seeking someone that is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30a - 2:30p
Holiday and weekend rotation
Pay Rate: Starts at $19 / hour

Responsibilities:

• Cares for animals including feeding and cleaning responsibilities
• 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 feeding, cleaning, and care of animals
• Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas

Qualifications:

• Education and experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older Skills and Abilities
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with basic computer application such as MS Office products, including email.
• Ability to learn techniques used in the laboratory.
• Ability to handle laboratory instruments and tools.
• Ability to handle animals and related equipment as required.
• Exhibit a quality approach to work, detail oriented, and demonstrate the ability to follow written instructions and work with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to understand appropriate regulations and demonstrate the ability to apply these practices daily.
• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment and work independently when needed.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of 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.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

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, 401K, and more!

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.