Surgical Technologist - Bar Harbor
- Bar Harbor, ME
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performing basic major surgical procedures including (but not limited to):
- Testicle removal (castration).
- Ovary removal (ovariectomy).
- Vas deferens ligation (vasectomy).
- Carrying out perioperative tasks such as:
- Pre-operative health assessments.
- Safe and effective anesthesia administration.
- Accurate medication dosing and documentation.
- Intra-operative vital monitoring.
- 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.
- Continuously developing and refining your surgical skills.
- Performing other duties as needed.
- Proven ability to work with laboratory rodents.
- Prior experience using aseptic techniques to 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.