Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

Monday - Friday: Weekend Rotations We are seeking a temporary 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. Responsibilities Primary ways the Animal Care Technician will contribute to the team: Basic animal husbandry: Cage cleaning Room and barrier sanitation Preparation and handling of cleaners and disinfectants within the facility Receiving barrier shipping boxes and materials on the inside of the facility Proficient in handling and the restraint of rodents Perform basic health assessment of rodents Ability to sex rodents Ability to calibrate digital scales Ability to maintain pest management duties within the facility Filling customer orders and final packaging procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications We are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician: 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 This position requires that the Animal Care Technician be able to: Lift up to 50lbs on occasion Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift English communication – reading, writing and oral *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. At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around 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.