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.

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.

The wage range is $21.04 - $28.93 per hour. Pay will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience.
• 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.

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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 andChina. 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 visitwww.jax.org​​​​​​​.