Team Leader, Laboratory Animal Care

The Team Leader leads by example, plays an essential role in being a strong problem-solver overseeing group tasks and training Animal Care Technicians. Team Leads perform routine and specialized duties as well as partner and assist in operational planning, work instructions, standard operating procedures, policies and directing the work of our technicians. Here at Inotiv animal welfare is our priority.

Primary ways the Team Leader will contribute to the team and organizational success:

• Perform all the duties of a Laboratory Animal Care Technician and support department shipping duties.
• Direct day-to-day workload for assigned teams and training technicians on relevant techniques and information to meet, exceed production goals and standards.
• Ensure all procedures are conducted in compliance with Animal Welfare regulations, AALAC, Quality documents, health and safety, ISO 9001, and IACUC regulations.
• Evaluation and discernment of issues, concerns, and escalate accordingly.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Oversee and suggest improvements in workflows.
• Daily responsibilities include room, colony and technician performance optimization, collecting samples, shipping and check-on’s for accurate and timely completion.
• Assessment of compliance for inventory management meeting reporting deadlines.
• Continually monitor, practice and enforce biosecurity requirements and measures.
• Effectively provide support including coaching, development, and real-time balanced feedback on employee performance fortifying the team, department and organization.
• Promote a culture of safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork ensuring development of professional technicians.
• High volume documentation handling, editing, monitoring, retrieving, sending, receiving, and completion including production worksheets and colony manager.
• Assure compliance with assigned colony levels and production goals while maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of genotype results for animal selection for example the project cohort or Retired Breeder stock (where applicable)
• Sense of urgency when reporting incidents or injuries within established procedures.
• Course correct and guide technician practices, methods or work styles to alignment with the organization and address such incidents with documented training, record keeping.
• Perform other duties consistent with the needs of the organization as assigned.

We are looking for the following from the Team Leader role:

• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to grow and influence others and strengthen teams.
• Ability to evaluate the work of others in an objective, evidence-based manner
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and to operate with the highest of ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple, competing tasks and demands
• Work Environment: Production, office and shipping environments. Biosecurity entrance requirements. May be assigned to other departments, varying temperatures and odors.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) with willingness and ability to learn company-specific systems and software

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced education in Animal Science or Business preferred
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• 1-3 years' experience in Animal Care / PSS

This position requires that the Team Leader be able to:

• Shower daily upon arrival and wear company issued attire
• Lift up to 50lbs on occasion
• Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 - 6 hours at a time
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift
• English Communication - reading, writing and oral

Anticipated salary range: $27.00 per hour, adjusted according to the level of the role and the candidate's relevant experience and/or education.

*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.

At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around 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.