Research Technician

Launch Your Career in Science - Research Technician at Inotiv

Start at $23/hour | Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Rotating Weekend & Holiday Shifts

Are you ready to be part of something bigger than a job? As a Research Technician at Inotiv, you'll play a critical role in the discovery and development of life‑saving medicines. Whether you're a recent college graduate or someone who thrives on structure and precision, this is your chance to contribute directly to scientific breakthroughs.

We're looking for detail‑oriented, curious, and dependable individuals who want hands‑on work that truly matters.

You'll work with laboratory animals in a regulated research setting—don’t worry if you're new to this field; we provide comprehensive training to set you up for success.

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

If you're excited to start your career in research and want to be part of a mission that matters—
apply today and grow with Inotiv.

• Review study protocols and documentation prior to initiation
• Dose animals via various routes (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., standing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting, pushing/pulling)
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for data…