The Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory

Preclinical Technologist I

Sacramento, California · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$34kDetected 75 days ago
Clinical TrialsPharmacologyResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationProblem Solving

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 9 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is a nonprofit or governmental research organization — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

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The Jackson Laboratory obtained a prevailing wage determination for Software Developers in Bar Harbor, MAINE on 2026-06-23. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 13 days (2026-09-20), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.+1 more active determination on file

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About the role

  • The work schedule and work list for the incumbents is established based on operational demands and resource availability and may fluctuate based on the changing needs of the department.
  • Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lab Maintenance - Perform basic room sanitation, organize and restock lab spaces, and help the lab monitor equipment operational status. Take pride in the general stewardship of the Preclinical working environment.
  • Ability to perform all SOPs, policies and regulatory procedures.

Requirements

  • BS degree in applicable field of study in a laboratory/animal care setting or High School Diploma with 2+ years' applicable work experience in a laboratory/animal care setting.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills with proven ability to effectively communicate with others both verbally and in writing to clearly and effectively exchange information.
  • Proven excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Technical Execution - Perform basic procedures as required from the functional group requirements and study needs.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation as required by protocols and SOP's.
  • Training to perform above procedures to proficiency levels and/or participate in the development of new procedures.

Skills

  • For more information, please visit www.jax.org ​​​​​​​.
  • EEO Statement:
  • Adhere to all SOPs, policies and regulatory procedures. - Accurate data entry including lab IT systems and databases.

Compensation

  • The salary range is $23.73 - $34.41.

Benefits

  • Ability to be flexible and to multitask.
  • Able to work flexible shifts (evening/week-end/holiday)
  • Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Company info

  • Preclinical Pharmacology runs pre-clinical studies for external customers in areas of Oncology, Neurobiology, Autoimmune Diseases.
  • 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.

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