Laboratory Animal Care Technician TEMP

We are seeking a Seasonal 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. Full-Time, Seasonal This is an up to 11month assignment, with possibility to go permanent. Starts at $18.00/hr. 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 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 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 availble to come in early hours when needed for shipments Willingness to work overtime when needed ALAT or relative certification highly desirable 1+ yrs of experience with animal care preferred 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 person’s relevant experience and/or education level. At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around the world. 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. At Inotiv, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to equality, opportunity, and diversity, and treating our colleagues with the dignity and respect they deserve. We strive to ensure that our people achieve their full potential, and that they enjoy a rewarding career with us. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We’re looking for people who will help us grow and support our shared purpose: to help our clients discover and develop life-changing therapies for people around the world.  As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging our deep expertise and scientific capabilities, we help you increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market. By providing critical research models and related services, we help researchers realize the full potential of their R&D projects, all while working together to build a healthier and safer world. We hope you consider our opportunities and a future with Inotiv!