Animal Care Apprentice - Paid Training

JAX; Ellsworth, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is hiring Animal Care Trainees in Maine. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $19.25 and a path to learn animal care, husbandry, colony management, and related record keeping in a controlled clean-room environment.

Responsibilities include learning basic proficiency in animal care tasks, data entry, shipping preparation, and routine welfare checks, with progression through a structured training curriculum.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for all candidates.
• Lifting 25lbs on a regular basis.
• Walking up a ladder and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic animal care, husbandry, colony maintenance, and record keeping under supervision.
• Assist with packing, shipping, data input and room sanitation as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lifting 25lbs

Walking up a ladder

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is hiring Animal Care Trainees in Maine. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $19.25 and a path to learn animal care, husbandry, colony management, and related record keeping in a controlled clean-room environment.

Responsibilities include learning basic proficiency in animal care tasks, data entry, shipping preparation, and routine welfare checks, with progression through a structured training curriculum.