Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are 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.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is responsible for assisting the contract research group with maintaining the well-being of research animals in accordance with all SOPs, applicable state and federal regulations, as well as guidelines set forth by the on-site clinical veterinarian.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The ACT I is responsible for providing exceptional animal care to the research animals at Inotiv
• This includes performing daily husbandry and care and of laboratory animals in a research environment as well as sanitization and preparation of animal housing equipment, including operation of a large bulk rack washer
• The ACT I may be responsible for performing animal technical procedures and providing animal study support with supervision
• The ACT I will work as part of a team conducting routine procedures required for vivarium operation
• Provide food, water, and clean housing to rodents according to SOPs
• Handle and restrain rodents
• Collects and records daily animal health
• Observes and reports abnormalities and common signs of illness
• May assist our in vivo research team by carrying out study setup and support activities as directed
• Maintain accurate records (e.g. documentation of various facility procedures & metrics)
• Perform routine facility sanitation procedures; maintain a clean, clutter-free facility
• Operate husbandry-related equipment (e.g. cage washers, autoclaves, air flow hoods, etc.) using approved procedures
• Wash and prepare caging and equipment
• Maintain work area in an organized, clean, and safe condition
• Other duties as assigned
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• May work with potentially hazardous substances not limited to known /potential teratogens or carcinogens and/or radiolabeled test materials
• Work will require PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
• Accurately calculate and record numbers
• All employees are expected to arrive at work and perform their duties as assigned
• Weekend and holiday work is required as scheduled

Position Requirements

• A motivated, hardworking individual with a positive work ethic and a passion for working with animals
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform all physical aspects required of position including periodic lifting items up to 50 lbs
• and moving racks or large items on wheels
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Minimum is High School Diploma required
• 0-3 years of work experience

Qualifications

Minimum pay $20/hr