The Jackson Laboratory
Preclinical Support Technician
Sacramento, California
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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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
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Compensation
- The salary range is $21.46 - $29.51.
- Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Company info
- 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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