Why Join Innovive?
At Innovive, we understand that our success and continued growth wouldn't be possible without a dedicated, passionate, hardworking, and talented team. If you relish the challenge, thrive on finding solutions, and love being a part of a fast-growing company, we would like to hear from you.
Innovive is an equal opportunity employer offering full benefits, a casual work environment, and
a high focus on career growth.
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
FSA
HSA
401k with company match
EAP
Employee Discounts
Open Positions
Animal Care Technician - Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA
Innovive is a consistently growing B2B manufacturing company serving the biomedical research industry. We value hard work and credit the team for our success. We are looking for an Animal Care Technician. This entry-level position reports to the Manager Vivarium Solutions, and is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including feeding, watering, cage changing, maintaining a clean work environment, and monitoring the overall health of the animals. This role requires a passion for animal welfare, dedication to providing clean living spaces, and flexibility in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. You will function as part of a team, and your contribution will be valued. Position Responsibilities: ● Perform routine animal husbandry (cage change, food/water, health monitoring). ● Prepare and submit records, census sheets, room logs, cage cards, and inventories. ● Sanitize and decontaminate all areas of the facility. ● Follow room entry order and biosafety procedures. ● Dispose of waste following appropriate SOPs and waste streams. ● Receive, identify, and properly house incoming animal shipments according to SOPs. ● Maintain animal racks and support equipment. ● Assist with ordering, receipt, and stocking of all supply inventories. ● May perform basic animal health treatments with direction from the veterinary staff. ● Understand and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines for animal care at all levels of biohazard containment (BSLI and BSLII). ● Perform daily animal health surveillance checks and report any abnormal conditions of either the animals or the animal room environment to client, veterinary staff, and direct supervisory staff. ● Maintain a daily animal cage census in assigned animal rooms. ● Humanely euthanize animals as requested or required. ● Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned. Qualifications & Skills: ● Manual dexterity, ability to write legibly and ability to operate a computer (Office, Gmail) and telephone. ● Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. ● Ability to understand light to moderately complex SOPs and protocols. ● Must be able to lift a maximum of 50lbs; bend, stoop, climb, and stand for a prolonged periods of time. ● Be able to wear full Personal Protective Equipment for several hours per day (face mask, coveralls, gloves) Education & Experience: ● Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. ● Animal husbandry experience preferred. ● Experience in animal care and/or research involving mammals. Schedule: ● Weekend and holiday work is required in this position; in addition to, extra hours during emergency situations and for study related activities. ● Schedules will be: Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday Location: San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and highly competitive within industry. Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly (Non-exempt)
Manufacturing Engineer - South Dakota
Innovive is a consistently growing B2B manufacturing company serving the biomedical research industry. We value hard work and credit the team for our success. We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer to help drive improvements and be a leader within our manufacturing operations at our North Sioux City, South Dakota facility. This role requires strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across functional teams. Key responsibilities include developing and leading internal processes to optimize manufacturing and supporting the acquisition and implementation of new equipment encompassing various technologies. Contributions will include Project Management, Design, Setup, Installation and Maintenance of equipment. The Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to mechanical projects aimed at superior production performance and reliability. This includes supporting current processes, establishing new ones, and contributing to company-wide automated production initiatives to boost business results and deliver exceptional products. Position Responsibilities: ● Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors. ● Improves manufacturing processes by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. ● Collaborate with cross functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste. ● Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implement corrective actions. ● Collaborate with operations on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance. ● Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs. ● Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services. ● Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians. Qualifications and Skills: ● Working understanding of engineering concepts and applications ● Self-starter with excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail ● Ability to effectively communicate technical information (2D/3D design documentation, written reports, verbal interactions, personnel training, collaboration across functional teams) ● Experience with scientific test methods, protocols, process design, manufacturing standards, and equipment upgrades ● Experience with production machines and tooling (CNC, 3D rapid prototyping, laser cutting/engraving, welding, hand tools, shop fabrication) ● Ability to support electromechanical process improvement implementation ● Ability to coordinate equipment specifications and identify potential suppliers ● Ability to aid with infrastructure/equipment layouts ● SolidWorks (or equivalent) design expertise is required ● Hands-on equipment installation and experience with Vision Systems, Robotics, and/or Controls are a plus Education and Experience: ● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or relative discipline ● Minimum of 2 or more years of relevant experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: ● 401(k) ● 401(k) matching ● Dental insurance ● Employee assistance program ● Flexible spending account ● Health insurance ● Life insurance ● Paid time off ● Professional development assistance ● Vision insurance Schedule: ● Day shift ● Monday to Friday ● Weekends as needed Application Question(s): ● Are you authorized to work in the U.S.? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) Education: ● Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: ● Manufacturing engineering: 2 years (Preferred) Location: ● North Sioux City, SD 57049 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: ● North Sioux City, SD 57049: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person