Animal Facility Technician (LACT)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding and cleaning responsibilities
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
• Covers 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
• A High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age

• 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

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401K

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.