Humanized Technologist - Sacramento CA

The Jackson Laboratory; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 318,000 - 473,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Humanized Technologist to support multiple rooms in an ABSL-2 environment, handling humanized mice and basic procedures. You will work under supervision, maintain records, follow SOPs, and assist with shipments and data entry.

Weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2 years experience required; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in animal husbandry, room maintenance, sanitation, and record keeping within an ABSL-2 area.
• Operate steam autoclave including incubation and monitoring of indicators.
• Maintain documentation per protocols and SOPs.
• Perform basic procedures as required by project needs.
• Adhere to SOPs, policies and regulatory procedures.
• Assist with welfare checks, data entry, and daily shipments.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Record keeping

SOP compliance

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Autoclave operation

Information systems

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

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.

Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the‑art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Sacramento: The JAX Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.