What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Animal Technician II position at MAINE MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE?
Lab Animal Technician II
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.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education: Associate Degree in an Animal Science program preferred.
- License/Certifications: Active ALAT Certification preferred. If not actively ALAT certified, must obtain the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Technician (ALAT) certification within 3 years of start date.
- Experience: Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Laboratory Animal Technician I role.
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