Preclinical Support Technician

Working under general supervision, the Preclinical Support Technician will be responsible for supporting the Study Core and Humanized Production teams by performing animal husbandry tasks and consistently executing procedures according to protocol and associated SOPs. The work schedule for the incumbents is established based on operational demands and may fluctuate based on the changing needs of the Preclinical Services Department.

The salary range is $21.46 - $29.51. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal and Lab Care – Maintaining the operations of a mouse room. Assisting researchers by communicating any observations concerning their mice. Basic Husbandry. Information processing & general record keeping. Perform lab cleaning, sanitation, and basic upkeep.
• Technical Support – Perform basic animal bio-methods, including but not limited to animal restraint, caliper measurements, body weights and clinical/cage-side observations. Record data using laboratory management systems. Provide axillary support that facilitates the production of humanized mice and assist with deliveries. Provide additional operational and administrative support as necessary.
• Other Duties as Assigned – Additional duties will be assigned on a day to day basis and the technician is expected to follow daily schedule to prioritize and perform tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 6 months to 1 year of applicable work experience in a laboratory/animal care setting.
• Demonstrate ability to seek out appropriate personnel resources to address non-routine questions.
• Demonstrate ability to comply with all laboratory SOP’s and policies.
• Accurate entry of data including lab IT systems and databases.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as required by protocols and SOP’s.
• Regular & dependable attendance to maintain work flow
• Demonstrated successful record keeping skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines and levels of sophistication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
• Ability to work with computer software and databases such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.