Research Technician

Research Technician

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Pay:
Starting at $23/hour. Rotation:
Holiday and weekend rotation required.

Location:

Mt. Vernon / Evansville, IN area.

• Provide daily care and monitoring for research animals.
• Administer test articles and collect samples.
• Perform clinical observations and record detailed data.
• Support GLP‑compliant studies that advance drug development.
• Participate in reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and highly organized research environment.

Your work helps bring new therapies to market—from cancer treatments to vaccines. You’ll be part of a team where precision, care, and data integrity are essential. This is more than a job—it’s a stepping stone into the life sciences industry with room to grow.

• Strong attention to detail and consistency in following procedures.
• Interest in research, animal care, or biomedical science.
• Ability to work in a physical, fast‑paced lab environment.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field is a plus, but not required.

• Review study protocols and documentation prior to initiation.
• Dose animals via various routes (ocular, oral, dermal, SC, IM, IV, IP).
• Collect biological samples (blood, urine, feces) and data such as body weights or feed consumption.
• Perform clinical observations, treatments, and post‑operative monitoring.
• Provide pre‑operative support (anesthesia induction, catheter placement, surgical prep) and assist during surgical procedures.
• Monitor anesthetized animals and manage post‑op care, including recovery and euthanasia as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete raw data records in electronic or paper formats.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, SOPs, and regulatory standards (GLP, AAALAC, USDA, OLAW).

• Clean and sanitize animal housing and work areas.
• Maintain inventory and monitor supplies, reporting shortages or expired materials.
• Use laboratory tools and equipment safely and effectively.

• Participate in required training programs and maintain confidentiality of proprietary or sensitive information.
• Interact professionally with coworkers and external visitors.
• Support additional initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred.
• Animal care experience strongly preferred.
• Certification as an Animal Care Technician may be required for internal promotion.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to complete tasks independently.
• Comfortable handling laboratory tools, animals, and sensitive equipment.
• Familiar with laboratory calculations and preparation.
• Positive, professional demeanor toward both people and animals.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move equipment safely.
• Capable of physical activity throughout a full shift (standing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting, pushing/pulling).
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for data collection and technical procedures.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, masks, respirators, safety glasses, and protective clothing.
• Regular, reliable onsite attendance is essential.

• Exposure to laboratory chemicals, solvents, biohazards, and animal‑related materials (dander, scratches, bites).
• Work may include interaction with hazardous substances; vaccinations or medical precautions may be required.
• Must be comfortable working in loud, fast‑paced environments, with occasional outdoor exposure.
• Ear protection and other PPE provided and required as applicable.

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.