Surgical Support Technician – Join a Team That Makes a Difference!
Starting at $18.80/hour Full-time | Benefits effective within 30 days of hire
About the Role
Do you have a passion for animals and want your work to truly matter? We're looking for a Surgical Support Technician to join our dynamic, mission-driven team. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in supporting animal surgery and care, ensuring the highest standards of welfare, safety, and organization.
If you're someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team environment—this could be the perfect fit for you!
What You'll Do
- Provide daily care and feeding for animals, ensuring health and welfare standards are met
- Assist with surgery prep and support—prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, calibration of equipment, transfer and weigh animals and maintain accurate records
- Help coordinate and fulfill customer orders; includes selection, packaging and confirming accuracy
- Maintain accurate records for feeding, cleaning and care of animals
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant surgical and facility environment; requires general housekeeping duties
- Monitor supply levels and assist with inventory control
- Support anesthesia, surgical prep, and post-operative animal care
- Perform general housekeeping duties and documentation tasks
- Contribute to a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma required.
- Lab or animal care experience preferred
- A genuine desire to work with and care for animals every day
- Interest in animal surgery and biomedical research
- Basic math skills required.
- Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and organizational skills
- Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays on rotation as well as overtime as needed
- Comfort following written and verbal instructions in English.
- Adherence to the company domestic pet policy and biosecurity.
Why Join Inotiv?
At Inotiv, we're advancing life-changing medical discoveries. As a growing drug discovery and development company, we "Play to Win"—collaborating, innovating, and supporting one another to improve the health and well-being of people (and animals) around the world.
Here, your work matters. You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions truly make an impact.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience and education Health, dental, and vision coverage (effective within 30 days) Paid time off, paid parental leave, and holidays 401(k) with company match Short- & long-term disability coverage, and more