MaineHealth Institute for Research Service/Maintenance Support Req #: 94374
The Laboratory Animal Technician I role ensures proper care and humane treatment of research animals, focusing on cage changing, cleaning, maintenance, and animal husbandry as needed. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Associate's Degree in an Animal Science or Veterinary program preferred. License/Certifications: N/A
N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain accurate, legible records . Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective communications. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.
We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors.
The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package. The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact sharon.nightingale@mainehealth.org Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org.
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