The Jackson Laboratory

Preclinical Support Technician

Sacramento, California

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$30kDetected 42 days ago

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About the role

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.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Animal and Lab Care - Maintaining the operations of a mouse room.

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.
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.
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.

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.
Maintain appropriate documentation as required by protocols and SOP's.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
Ability to work with computer software and databases such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

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.

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