The Jackson Laboratory · 2 days ago
Preclinical Support Technician
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19/hr
0+ years expThe Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on discovering genomic solutions for disease. They are seeking a Preclinical Support Technician to maintain mouse room operations, assist researchers, and ensure animal welfare while adhering to standard operating procedures.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Maintaining the operations of mouse rooms, assisting researchers by communicating any observations concerning their mice
Basic Husbandry
Learn, practice and demonstrate with guidance basic proficiency in animal care, husbandry, colony maintenance, room maintenance and operations, sanitation, record keeping and relevant information systems, standard operating procedures, and staff request
These duties may be conducted with varying requirements dependent on location such as standard animal room
Transport clean and soil supplies through materials airlock
Progresses from straight transfer (no pups) to cages w/litter, aging, sexing, and weaning. Cage changing according to PI staff requests
Successful and accurate daily Welfare check for proper food, water, bedding and wellbeing. Observe & report with guidance variances from health standard
Identifies abnormal animals and how to report them
Room Sanitation
Maintain accurate and legible cage cards and data input Packing and Shipping
Learns to ship packages internally, externally, and internationally following IATA, DOT, and applicable SOPs
Learns to Receive packages and confirm them using established software
Able to track, count, and move inventory from receiving to storage to point of use
Processes materials behind barrier following applicable SOPs
Works with applicable departments to utilize calibrated instruments to validate equipment
Handles waste following proper waste streams and applicable SOPs
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 performs tasks
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED and knowledge of barrier room function and animal husbandry as normally acquired with 3 months successful experience
Successful completion of Primary Animal Care Training and successful completion of 90-day introductory period is required for advancement
Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible
Demonstrated ability to identify sick/ill/deviant mice with guidance
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and accurately use word processing, web browser, and database software to record and report activities
Regular, reliable and consistent attendance in accordance with departmental and Laboratory guidelines
Ability to be accurate in transcribing/entering/extracting data
Oral and written communications skills sufficient to clearly convey and receive information and ideas
Interpersonal relationship skills sufficient to allow incumbent to function as an effective team member
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining a positive and professional demeanor
Ability to be flexible and multi-task
Able to work flexible shifts (week-end/holidays)
Company
The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (49)
2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$129.2MKey Investors
The Mark Foundation for Cancer ResearchMaine Technology InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2024-10-07Grant· $1.6M
2019-12-18Grant· $2.5M
2018-02-06Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Lon Cardon
President and CEO
Mary Dickinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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