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Inotiv · 1 week ago

Research Technician I

Evansville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company that focuses on delivering world-class solutions impacting health and well-being. They are seeking a Research Technician I to perform various in-life study activities, maintain compliance with regulations, and support technical staff training.

BiopharmaLife ScienceMedical DevicePharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs

Participate in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions as needed

Complete training requirements as assigned and maintain appropriate training documentation

Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with GLPs, USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, and other applicable regulations

Study protocol and notebook review prior to study initiation

Dose animals by a variety of routes (including but not limited to: ocular, oral capsule, oral gavage, dermal, SC, IM, IV, IP or intra-articular)

Collect biological samples, as needed and trained (including but not limited to: blood, urine or feces)

Collect body weights or feed consumption weights

Perform daily cleaning duties as needed

Skill in handling a variety of laboratory tools and equipment

Perform pre-operative procedures including but not limited to: pre-medication, inducing anesthesia, installing catheters, prepping surgical/injection sites, etc

Monitor anesthetized animals during surgical or non-surgical procedures

Aseptic patient and surgical field preparation

Assist in surgical procedures as needed

Post-operative recovery, monitoring and care of animals that are used in recovery surgical procedures

Euthanize animals as needed

Complete appropriate raw data records

Other procedures as described in the study protocol or defined by SOPs

Perform daily clinical observations of the animals and their pens/cages to assure the well-being, health, and sanitation of the cages is adequate

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

Complete appropriate entries into the electronic data collection system or paper records as needed including study procedures, and morbidity or mortality reports

Assist with stocking supplies, maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, monitor supplies for expiration, and notify appropriate employee of items that need to be ordered

Participate in in-house training programs for the technical staff

Maintain confidential information

Interact with the community and employees

Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed by management

Perform other duties as assigned

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to read, write and understand oral and/or written instructions

Able to read and interpret animal identifications, dose groups, and color codes

Favorable attitude and disposition toward people and animals

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)

Frequent involvement with radiant/electrical energy, solvents, grease, oil, irritants, acids, bases, and other hazardous chemicals, electro-mechanical hazards, flammable materials and biohazards

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

Will be exposed to animal dander, bites, scratches, etc., and material associated with animal husbandry. Due to exposure to hazardous biological materials (which may include HIV positive specimens), immunization to diseases may be a required

Able to wear latex gloves, dust musk and/or respirator, and safety glasses and Tyvek suit as required

The noise level is usually moderate to loud requiring ear protection

Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management

Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Autoclaves, sterilizers, electronic scales/balances, clippers, shavers, vented hoods, and other surgical utilities (e.g. stereotaxic frames)

Qualification

GLP complianceSOP writingAnimal handlingBiological sample collectionClinical observationsManual dexterityInventory managementUse of PPEEnglish proficiencyTeam collaboration

Required