Preclinical Support Technician

The Jackson Laboratory

Gainesville, Florida, United States
Base: $19.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Flexible shifts (including weekends and holidays)
Basic animal care and husbandry proficiency
Daily welfare checks for mice
Cage changing and sanitation procedures
The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Preclinical Support Technician for their new facility in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves maintaining mouse room operations and assisting researchers with animal care and husbandry duties while requiring flexibility in work hours

Job Summary

  • The Jackson Laboratory is expanding capacity at a new state-of-the-art preclinical facility in Gainesville, Florida.
  • Incumbents will maintain mouse room operations, perform daily welfare checks, and assist researchers with animal observations.
  • Staff must be flexible enough to work weekend shifts, holidays, and overtime based on operational demands.

Matching Summary

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The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Preclinical Support Technician for their new facility in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves maintaining mouse room operations and assisting researchers with animal care and husbandry duties while requiring flexibility in work hours.

Salary

Base: $19.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic animal care and husbandry proficiency
  • Daily welfare checks for mice
  • Cage changing and sanitation procedures
  • Accurate data entry and record keeping
  • Flexible shift availability including weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Team player with positive attitude
  • Ability to identify sick or deviant mice
  • Willingness to learn new SOPs
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Successful completion of Primary Animal Care Training
  • Completion of 90-day introductory period for advancement
  • 3 months successful experience in barrier room function

Work Rights

Not specified

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