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Surgical Technician – Rodent
The Jackson LaboratorySurgical Technician performing procedures in a biomedical research environment. Providing surgical support for laboratory rodents, requiring attention to detail and training in procedures.
Posted 7/15/2026full-timeBar Harbor • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $27 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in performing perioperative tasks, including anesthesia administration and surgical support, while ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards. Possesses strong animal handling skills and a solid understanding of animal anatomy and physiology, complemented by effective communication and collaboration abilities.
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Anesthesia AdministrationBasic Survival Surgical ProceduresAnimal HandlingMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to Detail
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Hard Skills
Pre-operative Health AssessmentsMedication DosingMonitoring Intra-operative VitalsPost-operative Animal AssessmentBasic Surgical ProceduresAseptic TechniqueAnimal Anatomy KnowledgeBiomethods Proficiency
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityProactive MindsetEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Laboratory RodentsSurgical RecordsSurgical Areas SanitizationEquipment MaintenanceAnimal Science Degree
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive training
- Certification support with AALAS (ALAT, LAT, LATG)