Job Information
Inotiv, Inc. Lead Animal Technician in Boulder, Colorado
Lead Animal Technician Location : Location
US-CO-Boulder ID
2024-4684
Category Research and Science
Type Full Time - Permanent Overview
The Lead Animal Technician assists in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies.
Responsibilities
Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via common dosing routes, including but not limited to oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal. Perform data collections, including weighing, clinical observations, health assessments, post operative monitoring, and disease progression scoring. Perform blood collections from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal blood draws. Processing whole blood collection via centrifugation for plasma and/or serum. Perform behavioral testing (Gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic Weight Bearing testing, etc.) Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration. Assist in rodent surgeries, including hemostasis, and suturing. Assists in disease induction procedures. Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management. Keep laboratory clean and stocked with supplies. Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Use of general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to balances, syringes and needles, blood collection tubes, centrifuges, pipettes, formalin collection jars, liquid nitrogen, -80 freezers, incubators, fluid/syringe pumps, chemical and clean hoods, PPE (lab coat, gloves, face mask or respirator, shoe covers, hair nets, eye protection), quarantine/isolation rooms, autoclaves, and necropsy hand tools. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience: B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 1-year direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate degree with 4 years direct laboratory animal work experience, or 6 years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree, or equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with management approval. AALAS Certification or commitment to attaining certification within 18 months of start date. Preferred animal laboratory research experience with mice and rats, including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collections. Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures. Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific method. Demonstrates an ability to work independently and in a team environment. Demonstrates an ability to use a computer software to compile and maintain study data and reports for study records and sample inventory. Demonstrates a positive attitude and exhibits respect for co-workers, managers, and other employees. Exhibits a basic understanding of GLP, AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, OHS, PHS, The Guide, and IACUC regulations and standards with the ability to apply these practices daily. Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations. Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision. Exhibits good written and oral communication skills. Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures. Maintains suitable organizational skills. *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 im act 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.
Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace! 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!