Lab Animal Tech II-MaineHealth Institute for Research

Scarborough, Maine

Employer: Maine Medical Center
Industry: Service/Maintenance Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Summary
  • Position Summary
    • This Lab Animal Tech II position is designed for someone interested in participating in the day-to-day operation of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) Animal Facility, under general supervision of the Animal Facility Manager. The MHIR Animal Facility supports research projects from our 20 Principal Investigator-driven research labs. We have world-class scientists working on the most advanced biomedical problems. The Lab Animal Tech in this position works on a team to help ensure proper care and humane treatment of approximately 7,000 mice during their use in our research. The MHIR Animal Facility is proudly and fully accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). This is a swing position and is designed for someone interested in rotating between cage maintenance and husbandry responsibilities, which depend on the Animal Facility volume and needs.

      This position is a fully onsite role at our Scarborough, ME research facility.
  • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • Education: Associate's Degree in an Animal Science program preferred.
    • License/Certifications: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification is required within 1.5 years of hire date.
    • Experience: Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Laboratory Animal Technician I role.
    • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
    • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 190974
Country: United States
State: Maine
City: Scarborough

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