Animal Care Technician

4 weeks ago

Fort Collins, United States Inotiv Full time


Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

Location : Location

US-CO-Fort Collins

ID

2024-5139

Category

Animal Care

Type

Full Time - Permanent

Overview

The Laboratory Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the well-being of animals in accordance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs), applicable state and federal regulations, as well as guidelines set forth by the veterinary team.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts with variable start times (example: 8a - 4p)



Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

  • Performs routine husbandry (food, water, cleaning pens) for various animal species.
  • Performs general room cleaning procedures, animal husbandry sanitization and water monitoring.
  • Ensures animals have adequate space, safe and secure housing, and appropriate enrichment. Monitors temperature and humidity in animal rooms and reports HVAC
  • Ensures animals‘ well-being, health and sanitation is adequate by completing daily animal welfare checks and documenting animal husbandry records.
  • Provides animal transportation for acquisition and disposal.
  • Assists with stocking vet care supplies, monitoring for expiration, and notifying appropriate employees of items that need to be ordered.
  • Reviews study protocol and notebook prior to study initiation. Participates in pre-study meetings as necessary.
  • Performs feed, bedding, and animal facility inventory maintenance.
  • Performs pest monitoring for rodents and insects.
  • Learns to perform daily observations and recording into the electronic data capture system or on paper records.
  • Learns to restrain a variety of animal species.

Other

  • Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures.
  • Maintains confidential information.
  • Supports and participates in company initiatives as directed.
  • Ability to read/write English and understand scientific protocols and reports.
  • Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SO.
  • Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains appropriate training documentation.
  • Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and good documentation practices.
  • Develops a thorough knowledge and ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and other applicable regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.



Qualifications

Critical Success Factors

  • Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Manages time to appropriately meet deadlines.
  • Continually works to refine skills and abilities
  • Ability to identify and separate out the key components of problems and situations.
  • Actively supports and contributes to the success of the team. Actively encourages and practices collaboration and cooperation on the team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a high energy, fast paced environment.
  • Proficient in using a computer to compile and maintain simple data, spreadsheets, checklists and reports for records and inventory, utilizing the appropriate software.
  • Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures. Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific methods.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • AALAS Certification or commitment to attaining certification within 18 months of start date.
  • Willingness to participate in continual training opportunities.
  • Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Animal handling experience preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy equipment in a safe manner
  • Ability to stand and move (e.g., walk, bend, reach, lift, crouch, push, pull, lift.) throughout an entire work shift
  • Manual dexterity (e.g., feeling, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion) to operate necessary equipment and perform essential tasks outlined in position description
  • Required to have close visual acuity (e.g., preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small parts) and depth perception (with or without glasses/contacts)
  • Required utilization of provided personal protection equipment (PPE)
  • Occasional exposure to potential hazards such as hot water, steam, mechanical equipment, biological substances, loud noise, odors, chemicals, and to range of outdoor weather conditions
  • Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management

*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 is $18-$20/hr 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.

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

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.

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