Animal Study Technician I

About the Role

Inotiv is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) partnering with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges and drive innovation. This Animal Study Technician I role supports the development of new medicines and therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to review study protocols and ensure tasks and data for pre-clinical research studies are conducted in accordance with established protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Learn to generate study forms and worksheets.
• Receive training in technical procedures including dose administration, sample collection, handling, and restraint of multiple species.
• Learn to perform and document observations on study animals.
• Learn to record observations and collect data via data capture systems and/or hand-generated forms in accordance with GLPs, SOPs, and protocol.
• Learn to recognize deviations, inform appropriately, and document with assistance.
• Learn to plan daily workload and effectively schedule multiple assignments.
• Learn to review own data and identify potential problems.
• Learn to serve as head technician for a basic study, perform protocol review, and attend PI meetings.
• Identify process improvements and may write SOPs with assistance.
• Safely work with potentially hazardous substances including potential/known teratogens, carcinogens, and/or radiolabeled test materials.
• Function effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere and work independently when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Prepare for ALAT certification.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications such as email, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere and work independently when necessary.
• Overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated immunological tolerance to animals.
• Work requires passing pulmonary function test, annual physical, and the use of other PPE (personal protective equipment).

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Science field; OR
• High School diploma/equivalent and 12 months appropriate laboratory experience (preferred).
• Additional experience may substitute for lack of High School diploma.
• College-level courses may substitute for 6 months of experience.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Adherence to laboratory health and safety.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines.
• Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable.