In Vivo Technologist II

The Jackson Laboratory • Gainesville, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preclinical Technologist II works under limited supervision and is fully proficient with latitude for independent judgment. This role performs advanced bio-methods, including complex tasks and highly developed procedures. Additional responsibilities include understanding study timelines and communicating issues effectively. The level II technologist is expected to proactively seek out new opportunities that will enhance the team, such as serving as a mentor, checking for quality gaps, organizing lab spaces for inspections and audits, and understanding scientific content. Staff members may be required to work weekend shifts, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3 years of experience
• Capable of performing a wide range of animal bio-methods, and/or complex procedures.
• Lab equipment operation experience.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with proven ability to effectively communicate with others both verbally and in writing to clearly and effectively exchange information.
• Proven excellent writing skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to make decisions that adhere to all SOPs, policies and regulatory procedures.
• Able to work in in vitro and in vivo environments, especially with animal handling.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bio-methods learned as a Preclinical Technologist and complex procedures, as required from the functional group requirements and study needs.
• Adhere to all SOPs, policies and regulatory procedures.
• Accurate data entry including lab IT systems and databases.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as required by protocols and SOP’s.
• Training to perform above procedures to proficiency levels and/or participate in the development of new procedures.
• Perform general lab sanitation, maintain consumables and reagents, and maintain equipment through calibration, validation and monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED