Laboratory Animal Technician I

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, ME seeks an entry‑level Laboratory Animal Technician I to ensure humane care and proper handling of research animals. Responsibilities include cage changing, cleaning, and routine animal husbandry under supervision.

The role emphasizes following written and oral instructions and maintaining precise records, with strong interpersonal communication essential for effective team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain accurate, legible records.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective communications.

Responsibilities

• Care for research animals following humane guidelines.
• Perform cage changing, cleaning, and basic animal husbandry as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's degree in Animal Science or Vet program

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Institute for Research

Service/Maintenance Support
Req #: 94374

Summary:

The Laboratory Animal Technician I role ensures proper care and humane treatment of research animals, focusing on cage changing, cleaning, maintenance, and animal husbandry as needed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Associate's Degree in an Animal Science or Veterinary program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain accurate, legible records.Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective communications.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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