Research Technician I
Company: Inotiv
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
Purpose of Role / Job SummaryThe Research Technician I is
responsible for ensuring proper study conduct while maintaining the
well-being of animals in accordance with all standard operating
procedures (SOPs), applicable state and federal regulations, as
well as guidelines set forth by the veterinary team.To perform this
job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills,
and abilities identified below and perform each essential duty and
responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable
accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general
content of and requirements for this job's performance and is not
to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions,
responsibilities or requirements.Key Accountabilities
- Reviews study protocol and notebook prior to study
initiation.
- Doses or administers treatments to animals by a variety of
routes in a variety of species (including but not limited to
ocular, oral capsule, oral gavage, dermal, SC, IM, IV).
- Collects and processes biological samples, as needed and
trained (including but not limited to blood, synovial fluid, urine
or feces).
- Collects body weights or feed consumption weights.
- Learns pre-operative procedures including but not limited to
pre-medication, inducing anesthesia, installing catheters, prepping
surgical/injection sites, etc.
- Learn to monitor anesthetized animals during surgical or
non-surgical procedures.
- Learn aseptic patient and surgical field preparation.
- Assists in aseptic patient and surgical field preparation.
Learns post-operative monitoring and care of animals used in
surgical procedures.
- Assists with surgery instrument preparation and
sterilization.
- Keeps accurate records of use of medications and controlled
substances.
- Performs euthanasia and learns necropsy procedures.
- Completes appropriate raw data records.
- Other procedures as described in the study protocol or defined
by SOPs.
- Performs daily clinical observations of the animals and their
pens/cages to assure the well-being, health, and sanitation of the
cages is adequate.
- Learns to perform in-life study activities, including but not
limited to post-operative monitoring, pain and lameness scoring,
sample collection, and observations for adverse effects following
administration of the test article.
- Completes appropriate entries into the electronic data
collection system or paper records as needed including study
procedures, and morbidity or mortality reports. Ensures completion
of daily documentation.
- Assists with stocking supplies, maintains an adequate inventory
of supplies, monitors supplies for expiration, and notifies
appropriate employees of items that need to be ordered.
- Other
- Follows all SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company
policies and procedures.
- Maintains confidential information.
- Supports and participates in company initiatives as
directed.
- Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure
accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to
SOPs.Participates in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as
needed.
- Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains
appropriate training documentation.
- Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations,
policies, and procedures and good documentation practices.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge and ensures compliance with Good
Laboratory Practices (GLP), United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory
Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW),
and other applicable regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Critical Success Factors
- Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability
to work with personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as a team
environment.
- Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in
a high energy, fast paced environment.
- Exhibits accuracy and adaptability performing laboratory
operations, some of which may be difficult and/or non-routine.
- Proficient in the use of a computer to compile and maintain
simple data, spreadsheets, checklists and reports for records and
inventory, utilizing the appropriate software.
- Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the
ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of
supervision.
- Displays a basic understanding of GLP, American Association for
Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), and OLAW regulations and standards
with the ability to apply these practices daily.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general
laboratory procedures. Maintains a commitment to adhere to all
safety regulations and procedures.
- Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a
sense for scientific method
- Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in science (biology or life sciences) with
three years direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate
Degree, or equivalent, in science with at least four years of
direct laboratory animal work experience, or six years of direct
laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree,
or equivalent combination of related education and required work
experience will be considered with management approval.
- Two years' experience as a vet technician in general practice
or research facility with experience in an operating room
environment, post-op care or animal triage
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
certification or commitment to attaining certification within 18
months of start date.Preferences
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent
preferred.Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsThe physical
demands described here represent those that an employee must meet
to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.(The phrases
"occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the
following definitions: "occasionally" means up to one-third of
working time, "regularly" means between one-third and two-thirds of
working time, and "frequently" means two-thirds and more of working
time.)
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy
equipment in a safe manner
- Ability to stand and move (e.g., walk, bend, reach, lift,
crouch, push, pull, lift.) throughout an entire work shift
- Manual dexterity (e.g., feeling, grasping, fingering,
repetitive motion) to operate necessary equipment and perform
essential tasks outlined in position description
- Required to have close visual acuity (e.g., preparing and
analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer
terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small
parts) and depth perception (with or without glasses/contacts)
- Required utilization of provided personal protection equipment
(PPE)
- Occasional exposure to potential hazards such as hot water,
steam, mechanical equipment, biological substances, loud noise,
odors, chemicals, and to range of outdoor weather conditions
- Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management*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 is $21-$24/hr will adjust
along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant
experience and/or education level.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.Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace! 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.#LI-Onsite #LI-OF1*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.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.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.
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