Laboratory Animal Technician II - MaineHealth Institute for Research

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day operation of the MHIR Animal Facility.
• Ensure proper care and humane treatment of approximately 7,000 mice.
• Rotate between cage maintenance and husbandry responsibilities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in an Animal Science program preferred.
• Active ALAT Certification preferred; must obtain AALAS Assistant Laboratory Technician (ALAT) certification within 3 years of start date.
• Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Laboratory Animal Technician I role.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work policy
• Student loan assistance
• Training and education
• Well-being resources for you and your family