Laboratory Animal Care Technician at Inotiv

Job DescriptionStarting at $18.00 per hour Job Description SummaryWe 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.ResponsibilitiesCares 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 careCoordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracyKeeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animalsMaintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areasQualificationsWe are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician:Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basisInterest in animal developmentContinuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environmentAbility and willingness to complete paperwork as neededMust be available to work weekends/ holidays on a rotating basisMust be available to come in early hours when needed for shipmentsWillingness to work overtime when neededALAT or relative certification highly desirable1+ yrs of experience with animal care preferredThis position requires that the Animal Care Technician be able to:lift up to 50lbs on occasionstand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a timefrequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift