Humanized Technologist - Sacramento CA

The Jackson Laboratory; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory, a nonprofit biomedical research institution, seeks a Humanized Technologist to support humane mouse models in an ABSL-2 environment. You will perform essential animal care, data entry, and routine welfare checks while adhering to strict SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include autoclave operations, documentation, and collaboration with team members to meet project needs. Weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts may be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 years required; 3 years preferred.
• Work in ABSL-2 environment, follow SOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in animal husbandry, room maintenance, sanitation, and record keeping within an ABSL-2 area.
• Operate steam autoclave for incubation and assessment of biological indicators as required.
• Maintain documentation per protocols and SOPs; ensure proper daily welfare checks and cage observations.
• Perform procedures from project needs and adhere to SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct welfare checks, monitor animal well-being, and report health variances promptly.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

SOP compliance

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

Working under general supervision, the Humanized Technologist works in ABSL-2 environment supporting multiple rooms, works with human cells and irradiators to humanize mice, performs basic procedures required to support the creation, maintenance and shipment of Humanized mice, consistently performing all tasks and procedures according to protocol and associated SOPs. The incumbent is responsible for general duties performed by everyone in the work area including sanitation/disinfection, barrier entry/exit and safety procedures. May be required to work weekend shifts, holidays, and overtime.

Key Responsibilities (What you contribute)

• Demonstrate proficiency in animal husbandry, room maintenance and operations, sanitation, record keeping and relevant information systems, standard operating procedures, and staff requests within an ABSL-2 level area.
• Specific areas in the lab require independent, basic operation of steam autoclave including incubation and assessment of biological indicators.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as required by protocols and SOP's.
• Perform basic procedures as required from the functional group requirements and any project needs. Adhere to all SOPs, policies and regulatory procedures.
• Performs various advanced bio-methods including but not limited to tail vein injections, blood collection, intraperitoneal injections, identification methods
• Selecting appropriate mice for sales orders, identifying deviations, and instructing technicians while communicating with supervisors or project managers.
• Manages information systems modifying & generating correct order
• documents final quality control, daily shipment approval & close out.
• Successfully and accurately completes daily Welfare Check and cage side observations for proper food, water, bedding and animal wellbeing. Observe & report variances from health standard.
• Submitting animals for CMQ monitoring, necropsy, and Deviant Search.
• Transporting clean and soiled supplies through materials airlock and other spaces.
• Performing accurate and timely data entry in databases and documents.
• Using required technology for communication and documentation processes.
• Meeting development action plans and providing support and guidance to colleagues.
• Giving and accepting constructive feedback professionally, following The Jackson Laboratory core values.
• Supporting and balancing team skills and competencies toward common goals.
• Performing additional duties as assigned, following the daily schedule to prioritize and complete tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (What you’re good at)

• Demonstrate ability to seek out appropriate personnel resources to address non-routine questions.
• Demonstrate ability to comply with all laboratory SOP's and policies.
• Ability to meet schedule and work list based on operational demands and resource availability and may fluctuate based on the changing needs of the department.
• Regular & dependable attendance to maintain work flow
• Successful proven record of written and oral communication skills sufficient to permit clear
• and effective exchange of information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
• Organizing and coordinating skills. Detail orientated, flexible, ability to multi-task, shift priorities and remain focused and positive
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use variety of software applications i.e. word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software to record and report activities
• Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible
• Complying with all safety work rules and practices.

Education: High School Diploma required/ Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience: 2 years required/ 3 years preferred

Supervisory: None

Compensation range: $23.73 - $34.41 per hour

CA-AM11

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 andChina. 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.