Surgical Technician (Rodent) - Bar Harbor

JAX; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JAX is seeking a Surgical Technician to contribute to essential surgical support tasks and help care for laboratory animals. Training is provided to perform procedures in mice, with opportunities to develop skills in perioperative assessments, anesthesia, and post-operative care.

AALAS certification support is available, and the role offers hands-on growth in a dynamic animal science environment. The position emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to animal welfare standards,

Qualifications

• Experience working with laboratory rodents (preferred).
• Ability to learn aseptically perform basic survival surgical procedures on mice using a microscope.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across various levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness to rotate weekends/holidays and travel occasionally.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative health assessments and anesthesia administration.
• Record accurate medications and monitor intra-operative vitals.
• Maintain surgical records and documentation.
• Provide post-operative care and animal assessment.
• Stock, sanitize, and maintain surgical areas; basic husbandry.
• Prepare mice for shipment and assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Continuously develop surgical skills and support other duties.

Skills

Rodent handling

Aseptic technique

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Animal Science or related field

HS diploma with 1 year rodent experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

**Join Our Team as a Surgical Technician**Are you interested in building a career in animal science or biomedical research? Our Surgical Technician position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. Prior surgical experience is not required—we provide comprehensive training to help you develop the skills needed to perform surgical procedures in mice and contribute to essential surgical support tasks.This is a great opportunity for individuals with experience or interest in veterinary technology, animal care, or laboratory research who are ready to take the next step in a specialized, impactful role. We also support professional development through certification with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), including ALAT, LAT, and LATG.If you're detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and committed to exceptional standards of animal welfare, we encourage you to apply.**What You'll Do**As a Surgical Technician, you’ll be responsible for:* 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**What You Bring**We’re looking for someone with:* 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**Ready to Apply?**We’d love to learn more about you! Please submit your **cover letter and resume** with your application. Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and how your background aligns with the role.Pay Range: $19.93 - $27.40