Laboratory Animal Technician

Inotiv•Westminster, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Animal Technician assists in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies. The role involves working with rats and mice, performing dosing, data collection, blood collection and processing, behavioral testing, and assisting with compound formulation and rodent surgeries. The technician also maintains laboratory cleanliness and supplies, uses Windows-based software to compile and maintain study data and reports, and performs other tasks as assigned. The position may be offered at different levels based on a candidate’s relevant education and experience. The role is not benefit-eligible.

Requirements

A B.S./B.A. in science, such as biology or equivalent, with one year of direct laboratory animal work experience; or an associate degree with four years of direct laboratory animal work experience; or six years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree; or an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience, subject to management approval.
Working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply a sense for the scientific method.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to use computer software to compile and maintain study data and reports for study records and sample inventory.
Positive attitude and respectful conduct toward coworkers, managers, and other employees.
Accuracy in performing laboratory operations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to following safety regulations and procedures.
Suitable organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory animal research experience with mice and rats, including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collections.

Responsibilities

Administer compounds to rats and mice through common routes, including oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal dosing.
Collect study data, including animal weights, clinical observations, health assessments, post-operative monitoring, and disease-progression scores.
Collect blood from rats and mice via tail vein, retro-orbital, and terminal blood draws.
Process whole blood by centrifugation to obtain plasma and/or serum.
Perform behavioral testing, including gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic Weight Bearing testing.
Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration.
Assist with rodent surgeries.
Support and participate in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management.
Keep the laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.
Use Windows-based software applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to compile and maintain study data, reports, study records, and sample inventory.
Perform other tasks as assigned.