Veterinary Technologist I

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine is seeking a Veterinary Technologist I to provide veterinary care for sick or compromised mice and to assist clinical veterinarians in maintaining animal health and welfare. The role also includes entry-level pharmacy duties and inventory management.

Candidates should have a BS/AS in Animal Science or 2 years of rodent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• BS/AS in Animal Science or 2 years’ experience with rodents
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse colleagues
• Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat sick or injured mice under supervision
• Perform physical evaluations and identify common conditions
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with research staff
• Assist with pharmacy duties including order fulfillment and inventory maintenance
• Monitor mice and enroll in the Animal Treatment Program when needed

Skills

Mice handling

Record keeping

Communication

Team player

Education

BS/AS in Animal Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Veterinary Technologist I

Veterinary Technologist I The Veterinary Technologist I is responsible for providing veterinary care to sick, injured or otherwise compromised mice and assists the clinical veterinarians to ensure the health and welfare of mice at the Laboratory. This position is additionally responsible for performing entry-level pharmacy duties.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Veterinary Assessment and Treatment Working with guidance from a CMQ veterinarian or designee, prioritizes assessment of clinical conditions based on type of illness or injury and severity.
• Performs physical evaluations on sick/ injured or otherwise compromised mice.
• Accurately identifies common clinical conditions in laboratory mice.
• Routinely treats sick/injured mice; monitors the animals' response to the prescribed treatment plan
• Provides ongoing communication with JAX research staff members
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
• Monitors mice in animal rooms and determines if action is required (e.g. enrollment in the Animal Treatment Program, submission to pathology).
• Recognizes and reports adverse events and instances of non-compliance.
• Performs entry level pharmacy duties including but not limited to pharmacy order fulfillment, maintenance of supply inventory, preparation of items for sterilization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as would normally be acquired through a BS or AS degree in Animal Science or related field OR high school diploma and 2 years’ experience working with rodents and successful completion of Laboratory Animal Science and Genetics.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication) necessary to interact with people representing a variety of levels of sophistication across the organization.
• Proficient with a variety of software tools to include word-processing, spreadsheets, and other computer software to record and report activities.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule; participate on a rotational on-call roster for after business hours, holidays and weekends; and travel occasionally.
• Positive team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment

Pay Range:

$18.22 - $28.93 #CA-EH8

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.