Laboratory Animal Care Technician I (Rabbitry)

Inotiv•Greenfield, IN

15d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis
Interest in animal development
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
Must be available to come in early hours when needed for shipments
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 English communication - written, reading and oral

Nice To Haves

ALAT or relative certification highly desirable
1+ yrs of experience with animal care preferred

Responsibilities

Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
Cleaning/power washing and sanitation of facility.
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
Other duties as assigned