Surgery Technician II

Inotiv•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Full time with benefits within 30 days of hire 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. Is this you? We are seeking a Surgical Technician II to join our dynamic team! This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, successful animal surgery completion, training of new staff, 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. Primary ways the Surgical Technician II will contribute to the team: Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and surgery support responsibilities Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care Surgery support tasks including preparation of surgical instruments and supplies for surgeons’ use, operate the autoclaves, calibration of animal weight scales, disinfecting surgery equipment, transfer of animals, and weighing animals Successfully performs rodent catheterization and soft tissue removal surgeries Works with managers in the development of new surgical models Works with managers in the implementation of new and better surgical techniques Trains new Support Technicians and Surgeons Suggests improvements to work instructions in accordance with the 3 Rs (Refine, Replace and Reduce). Inventory control of drugs, including checking expirations dates, calculating concentrations of drugs, accurately maintaining and daily review of the inventory of controlled drugs Coordinates order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy Keeps accurate records of feeding, cleaning and care of animals Animal anesthesia, prep, and post-operative care of surgical animals Ensures animal welfare, with IACUC and quality standards is met within area of responsibility, which includes compliance to work procedures All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis
Interest in animal surgery and care
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
Minimum, 2 year degree in animal science; pertinent work experience (such as laboratory, veterinary or surgical experience) may be substituted for education.
Ability to understand the written company standards and verbal instructions in English.
Basic math skills.
Respect for animal welfare.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Leadership skills
Adherence to the company domestic pet policy and biosecurity.
This position requires that the Surgical Technician II 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.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and surgery support responsibilities
Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
Surgery support tasks including preparation of surgical instruments and supplies for surgeons’ use, operate the autoclaves, calibration of animal weight scales, disinfecting surgery equipment, transfer of animals, and weighing animals
Successfully performs rodent catheterization and soft tissue removal surgeries
Works with managers in the development of new surgical models
Works with managers in the implementation of new and better surgical techniques
Trains new Support Technicians and Surgeons
Suggests improvements to work instructions in accordance with the 3 Rs (Refine, Replace and Reduce).
Inventory control of drugs, including checking expirations dates, calculating concentrations of drugs, accurately maintaining and daily review of the inventory of controlled drugs
Coordinates order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy
Keeps accurate records of feeding, cleaning and care of animals
Animal anesthesia, prep, and post-operative care of surgical animals
Ensures animal welfare, with IACUC and quality standards is met within area of responsibility, which includes compliance to work procedures
All other duties as assigned