Full-Time Trainee Warehouse/Operations positions available! No prior experience necessary and training is provided. Hourly wage is $21.50/hour!

Your career begins here at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)!

The Operations Trainee program offers a great opportunity to hard working individuals who are motivated to succeed in a team environment. We will provide the training you need for a successful career working at The Jackson Laboratory. Operations Trainees are responsible for participating in the acquisition, sanitation, distribution, and minor maintenance of all equipment and supplies required for operation of animal facilities.This is a full-time position that offers adynamic and supportive work environment.

• Receive excellent pay- $21.50 per hour starting pay
• Receive regularly scheduled pay increases with the ability toincrease your pay 25% in 2 years!

• Take advantage oftuition reimbursementsupport andeducational opportunitiesfor career growth and advancement with the Lab.
• JAX offers acomprehensive benefits packageincluding a medical plan, outstanding retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
• Employees receive access tohealth and wellness programs, including an onsite fitness center, and participation in employee appreciation and recognition activities.

Responsibilities:

• Operates tunnel washers, bottle washing machines,de-cappingmachines and rack washers
• Sanitizing soiled supplies and equipment into the CSA (Clean Supply Area)
• Organizes floor area receiving soiled materials and equipment through rapid roll doors
• Performs maintenance on pallets
• Complies with all safety procedures and policies
• Quality control all materials and equipment to ensure optimal standards

Qualifications:

• Successful applicants must have a minimum of HS diploma or GED
• Employment will require successful completion of references, background check, pre-employment physical,
• Ability to perform physical tasks on a regular basis, including manipulating heavy objects, climbing step ladders, pushing, pulling, and regularly lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to learn sanitation methods to meet criteria needed to maintain the health status and ensure the well-being of mice
• Overtime required as needed.
• Some weekend work required

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 andChina. 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 over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing 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.