Surgical Technologist

Overview Join Our Team as a Surgical Technologist Are you passionate about precision, animal care, and making a meaningful impact on research? We’re looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our team, where your skills will support groundbreaking research and customer satisfaction. In this role, you’ll perform essential surgical procedures and provide critical support across the surgical services team. If you’re detail‑oriented, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are eager to grow your expertise in rodent surgery, we want to hear from you Technologists are provided with support and encouraged to pursue certifications with the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT, LAT, LATG). What You'll Do Perform basic major surgical procedures (including, but not limited to): testicle removal (castration), ovariectomy, and vas deferens ligation (vasectomy). Carry out perioperative tasks such as pre‑operative health assessments, safe and effective anesthesia administration, accurate medication dosing and documentation, intra‑operative vital monitoring, anesthetic recovery, and maintaining complete surgical records. Provide surgical support through post‑operative animal assessment and treatment, stocking and sanitizing surgical areas, equipment maintenance and basic husbandry, and packing mice for shipment to customers. Continuously develop and refine your surgical skills. Perform other duties as needed. What You Bring Proven ability to work with laboratory rodents. Experience using aseptic techniques to perform basic survival surgical procedures on mice under 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. Ready to Apply? We’d love to learn more about you Please submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Tell us why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. Pay Range: $23.73 - $34.41 About JAX The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute‑designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease and advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit EEO Statement 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Jackson Laboratory by 2x Get notified about new Surgical Technologist jobs in Sacramento, CA. Sacramento, CA pay range often listed as $58.81 - $76.08; 1 month ago #J-18808-Ljbffr