Veterinary Technologist I

The Jackson Laboratory; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 52,208,000 - 82,951,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Veterinary Technologist I to provide veterinary care for sick or injured mice and assist clinicians in maintaining animal health and welfare at the Ellsworth facility.

Responsibilities include basic pharmacy duties, medical record keeping, and collaboration with JAX researchers. The role requires a BS/AS in a related field or equivalent experience, and a flexible schedule with potential on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• BS/AS in Animal Science or related field, or HS diploma with 2 years' rodent experience and relevant coursework.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and data recording tools.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, participate in on-call rotation, and travel as needed.
• Must be a cooperative team player and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to sick or injured mice under supervision.
• Perform physical evaluations and identify common clinical conditions in mice.
• Routinely treat and monitor responses to treatments.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with research staff.
• Assist with entry-level pharmacy duties including order fulfillment and inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Team player

Flexible schedule

On-call readiness

Education

BS in Animal Science or related field

HS diploma + 2 years rodent experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Laboratory software

Job description

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:

• 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

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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.