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- $19.93 - $27.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Anatomy knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
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Surgical Technician (Rodent) - Bar Harbor

The Jackson Laboratory -
Ellsworth, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.93 - $27.40 an hour

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Microsoft Word
Surgery assistance
Research laboratory experience
Veterinary surgical assistance experience
Anatomy knowledge
Preoperative patient preparation
Surgical techniques
Microsoft Excel
Medical documentation
Microsoft Outlook
Veterinary equipment cleaning
Bachelor's degree in animal science
Packing
Bachelor of Science
Sanitation
Operating room preparation
Care documentation
No experience needed
Medication pass administration
Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery
High school diploma or GED
Preparing medical treatment area
Surgery
Documentation tools
Bachelor's degree
Animal surgical procedures
Task prioritization
Anesthesiology
Animal anatomy knowledge

Full Job Description

Join Our Team as a Surgical Technician

Are you interested in building a career in animal science or biomedical research? Our Surgical Technician position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. Prior surgical experience is not required—we provide comprehensive training to help you develop the skills needed to perform surgical procedures in mice and contribute to essential surgical support tasks.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with experience or interest in veterinary technology, animal care, or laboratory research who are ready to take the next step in a specialized, impactful role. We also support professional development through certification with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), including ALAT, LAT, and LATG.

If you're detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and committed to exceptional standards of animal welfare, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

As a Surgical Technician, you’ll be responsible for:

Performing perioperative tasks including:
- Pre-operative health assessments
- Safe and effective anesthesia administration
- Accurate medication dosing and documentation
- Monitoring intra-operative vitals
- Ensuring smooth anesthetic recovery
- Maintaining complete and consistent surgical records
Providing surgical support through:
- Post-operative animal assessment and treatment
- Stocking and sanitizing surgical areas
- Equipment maintenance and basic husbandry
- Packing mice for shipment to customers
Performing minor surgical procedures such as incision repair
Continuously developing your surgical skills
Supporting additional duties as needed

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience working with laboratory rodents (preferred)
Ability to learn to aseptically perform basic survival surgical procedures on mice using a microscope
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across various levels of the organization
A positive attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Flexibility to work rotating weekends/holidays and occasional travel
Confidence in animal handling and performing a variety of biomethods
Exceptional attention to detail and consistency
Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively with your team
A proactive mindset for learning and skill development
Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, typically acquired through:
- A BS degree in Animal Science or a related field, or
- A high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience working with rodents

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to learn more about you! Please submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and how your background aligns with the role.

Pay Range: $19.93 - $27.40

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

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. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

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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