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Lab Disinfection Cleaner

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.25/hr

Coordinate cleaning and disinfection with lab and vivarium users to minimize disruption to operations and research. * Verify proper dwell and contact times for all disinfectants. * Participate in ...

Becoming

Operations & Strategy Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Position Overview We are seeking an Operations & Strategy Lead to work directly with the CEO and ... Proven ability to create, maintain, and enforce SOPs in a laboratory or vivarium environment

Becoming

Operations & Strategy Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Position Overview We are seeking an Operations & Strategy Lead to work directly with the CEO and ... Proven ability to create, maintain, and enforce SOPs in a laboratory or vivarium environment

Becoming

Operations & Strategy Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Position Overview We are seeking an Operations & Strategy Lead to work directly with the CEO and ... Proven ability to create, maintain, and enforce SOPs in a laboratory or vivarium environment

Villanova University

Animal Care Technician

Villanova, PA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

... operation and maintenance of vivarium equipment (cage washers, floor scrubbers, and sterilization equipment) and routine checks of emergency equipment (showers, eye wash). Research Protocol ...

Uottawa

Manager, Animal Care Operations

Campus, IL

$107K - $134K/yr

... vivarium, procedural, and surgical space. Reporting to the Senior Director, Animal Care and ... Provides expert operational input into the planning, redesign, and development of new and existing ...

Pharmaron

In Vivo Operations Specialist

Carlsbad, CA

$80K - $100K/yr

Experience in laboratory, preclinical, CRO, or vivarium environments * Experience coordinating operations or projects in fast-paced settings * Strong organizational and communication skills

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for vivarium operations in the United States is $24.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vivarium Operations vs Laboratory Animal Technician?

AspectVivarium OperationsLaboratory Animal Technician
CertificationsOften requires animal care and facility management certificationsTypically requires animal care or technician certifications
Work EnvironmentFacility management, overseeing vivarium operationsHands-on animal care in laboratory settings
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, biotech companies, universitiesResearch labs, biomedical facilities, universities
Job FocusFacility maintenance, compliance, animal husbandry oversightDirect animal care, data collection, sample handling

While both roles involve working with laboratory animals, Vivarium Operations focuses on managing the facility, ensuring compliance, and overseeing animal care logistics. Laboratory Animal Technicians primarily handle direct animal care, feeding, and data collection. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and career goals.

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Supervisor, Laboratory Animal Technician

Supervisor, Laboratory Animal Technician

Inotiv

Boulder, CO • On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Inotiv rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 58 rated research

Job description

Summary
This position will focus on providing leadership and operational support to the LAT team.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Train, onboard, cross-train, and assess competency of research technicians while maintaining required training records.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and performance feedback to research technicians.
  • Coordinate and prioritize technician activities and staffing coverage to support time-sensitive study activities and daily vivarium operations.
  • Attend weekly meetings with study coordinators to efficiently plan technician schedules to ensure proper coverage.
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
  • Ensure technician activities remain compliant with SOPs, protocols, and regulatory expectations.
  • Support AAALAC, IACUC, QA, and client inspections/audits.
  • Complete and maintain safety, equipment, and hazardous waste verification logs.
  • Complete and maintain environmental health monitoring testing and records and communicate results to the attending veterinarian and in-vivo manager.
  • Maintain In-Vivo inventory and order materials as needed.
  • Lead weekly research technician meetings with direct reports to communicate study activity assignments.
  • Communicate with study coordinators and principal investigators to ensure their needs are being met.
  • Escalate performance, compliance, or scheduling concerns to in-vivo manager as appropriate.
  • Adapt to changing study priorities and operational needs in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Participate in research technician activities, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

General/Miscellaneous:
  • Always treat animals humanely and report any concerns over animal care and use.
  • Accurately follow study protocols and report any divergences to in-vivo manager and PI immediately.
  • Follow company policies (Handbook, SOPs, Program for Care and Use of Animals, IACUC, Dose & Blood collection policy, Aseptic Surgery policy).
  • Communicate with management if you can't meet expectations or need help with priorities.

Education & Experience:
  • B.S./B.A. in science (biology or equivalent) with 3-year direct laboratory animal work experience, or associate degree with 5 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.
  • Preferred animal laboratory management experience.

The salary range for this role is $60,000- $75,000.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. The salary range for this role is $60,000- $75,000 and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.
Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
The application deadline is May 23, 2026. This deadline may be extended until the position is filled.
*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.
Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over 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.

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201 - 500 Employees

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Year founded

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