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MaineHealth · 2 weeks ago

Laboratory Animal Technician II - MaineHealth Institute for Research

positionScarborough, ME
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

MaineHealth is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician II to support the operation of the MaineHealth Institute for Research Animal Facility. The role involves ensuring proper care and humane treatment of laboratory mice while rotating between different responsibilities in the facility.

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Responsibilities

Participating in the day-to-day operation of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) Animal Facility
Help ensure proper care and humane treatment of approximately 7,000 mice during their use in our research
Rotate between cage maintenance and husbandry responsibilities, which depend on the Animal Facility volume and needs

Qualification

Animal ScienceALAT CertificationLaboratory Animal Technician IHumane TreatmentTeamwork

Required

Education: Associate's Degree in an Animal Science program preferred
License/Certifications: Active ALAT Certification preferred. If not actively ALAT certified, must obtain the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Technician (ALAT) certification within 3 years of start date
Experience: Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Laboratory Animal Technician I role

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Flexible work policy
Student loan assistance
Training and education
Well-being resources for you and your family

Company

MaineHealth

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A not-for-profit family of high-quality providers and healthcare organizations.
dateFounded in 1997
location
Portland, Maine, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://mainehealth.org/

H1B Sponsorship

MaineHealth has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (12)
2024 (7)
2023 (12)
2022 (7)
2021 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$14.82M
Key Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationNational Institutes of HealthMaine.gov
2025-01-02Grant· $0.67M
2023-08-01Grant· $12.9M
2022-12-13Grant· $0.95M

Leadership Team

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Andrew Seward
CISO
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Erin Brown
Chief Development Officer
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