Surgical Technician - Bar Harbor

Join Our Team as a Surgical Technician Are you interested in building a career in animal science or biomedical research? This Surgical Technician position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and fast-paced environment. Prior surgical experience is not required—we provide thorough training to help you develop the skills needed to perform minor surgical procedures and contribute to essential surgical support tasks. If you're detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and committed to high standards of care, we encourage you to apply. This position offers hands-on experience with minor surgical procedures, animal care, and surgical support tasks. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about animal science, and eager to grow professionally, we encourage you to apply! Technicians are provided with support and encouraged to pursue certifications the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT, LAT, LATG). 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. 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. Ability to perform confident, responsible animal handling and 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 #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.

Salary : $20 - $27