Preclinical Support Technician

The Jackson Laboratory

Gainesville, Florida, United States
Hourly: $19.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
Flexible shifts (including weekends and holidays)
Basic animal care and husbandry proficiency
Daily welfare checks and health observation
Cage changing and room sanitation procedures
The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Preclinical Support Technician at their new facility in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves maintaining mouse colonies, assisting researchers, and ensuring proper animal welfare, with flexible shifts including weekends and holidays

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 colony maintenance.
  • Staff must be flexible to work weekend shifts, holidays, and overtime based on operational demands.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Preclinical Support Technician at their new facility in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves maintaining mouse colonies, assisting researchers, and ensuring proper animal welfare, with flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Professional positive attitude in fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal team collaboration skills
  • Ability to identify sick or deviant mice
  • Willingness to learn new standard operating procedures

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Successful completion of Primary Animal Care Training
  • Completion of 90-day introductory period for advancement
  • Knowledge of barrier room function and animal husbandry

Work Rights

Not specified

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