Director Laboratory Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

This position will assist in accurately and efficiently conducting animal studies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer doses of compounds to rats and mice via common dosing routes, including but not limited to oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal.

• Perform data collections, including weighing, clinical observations, health assessments, post operative monitoring, and disease progression scoring.

• Perform blood collections from rats and mice viatail vein,retro-orbital, and terminal blood draws.

• Processing whole blood collection via centrifugation for plasma and/or serum.

• Perform behavioral testing (Gait analysis, Von Frey, and Dynamic Weight Bearing testing, etc.)

• Assist in formulating experimental compounds for administration.

• Assist in rodent surgeries

• Independently troubleshoot technical issues and escalate study concerns to supervisors or investigators as appropriate.

• Take ownership of assigned study components, ensuring timelines and data quality are upheld.

• Review and verify data from junior staff for accuracy and completeness. Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management.

• Keep laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.

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

• Use of general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to balances, syringes and needles, blood collection tubes, centrifuges, pipettes, formalin collection jars, liquid nitrogen, -80 freezers, incubators, fluid/syringe pumps, chemical and clean hoods, PPE (lab coat, gloves, face mask or respirator, shoe covers, hair nets, eye protection), quarantine/isolation rooms, autoclaves, and necropsy hand tools.

• Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.

• Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific method.

• Demonstrates initiative in improving techniques, workflows, and team performance.

• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Demonstrates an ability to use a computer software to compile and maintain study data and reports for study records and sample inventory.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and exhibits respect for co-workers, managers, and other employees.

• Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations.

• Exhibits good written and oral communication skills.

• Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.

• Maintains suitable organizational skills.

Education & Experience:

• B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 2+ year direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate degree with 4+ years direct laboratory animal work experience, or 8+ years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree, or equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with management approval.

• Preferred animal laboratory research experience with mice and rats, including dosing, in-life sample collections, and necropsy collections.

*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 is $24-$32/hr and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. This role is not-benefit eligible. Application deadline September 11, 2026. This deadline may be extended if the position is not filled.

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*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.