Laboratory Animal Care Technician I – Rabbitry

Laboratory Animal Care Technician I – Rabbitry
Location : Location

US-PA-Robesonia
ID

2024-5003
Category
Operations

Type
Full Time – Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position works in the barrier operation as part of the team specializing in rabbits. 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 Envigo team:
Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities
Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy
Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals
Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas

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
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 persons 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.  Theres an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individuals unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of peoples 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.

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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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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, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental 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.