Lab Animal (Mouse) Surgery Technician
Company: SonoThera
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Lab Animal (Mouse) Surgery Technician Location: South
San Francisco, CA - Willing to Relocate FLSA Status: Exempt
Full/Part-Time: Regular Full-time The Role: The Lab Operation group
at SonoThera is seeking to hire a Lab Animal (Mouse) Surgery
Technician to become an integral part of the vivarium operations
team. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform
at a high level in a fast-paced, start-up environment. The
qualified candidate will have animal care, surgical and anesthesia
experience for mice. The person in this role will need to feel
passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at
organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant
working environment. This is an on-site position, Monday through
Friday. What You Will Do: Assist with restraint, handling and
manipulation of mice as needed. Use applicable software for the
tracking of surgery mice. Successfully perform minor surgeries on
mice, such as Jugular Vascular Cannulation (JVC) and tail vein
injections Assist with the maintenance of catheterized animals.
Provide dosing in mice including IM, IV, SQ, and orally. Perform
tissue biopsies, necropsy, euthanasia and organ harvest. Follow
protocols to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care.
Care for mice including feeding, cleaning and surgery support
responsibilities. What You Will Bring: Experience in animal
husbandry, breeding, weaning, health monitoring, documentation, and
record keeping. 5 years of mice surgery experience required.
Experience dissecting mouse organs (muscle, liver, heart, brain,
kidney) for isolation of specific anatomical structures. General
Requirements: High school diploma or Associate degree in Animal
Science or related area preferred. Pertinent work experience (such
as laboratory, veterinary or surgical experience) may be
substituted for education. Completion of training equivalent to the
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification of
AALAS required. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel). Strong communication
and interpersonal skills. Strong record-keeping and organizational
skills. Compensation: The salary range for this position is
$114,000.00 - $130,000.00USD annually. This salary range is an
estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors,
including, without limitation, individual education, experience,
tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and
alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for
geographic location. Benefits At SonoThera, we'll give you the
tools to feel healthy, happy and secure. Equity and ownership in a
fast-growing company. Access to a 24-hour gym Comprehensive
medical, dental, and vision Commuting stipend based on your
geographical location 401(k) Match: SonoThera offers a company
match All full-time employees are eligible for flexible Paid Time
Off Equal Opportunity for Diversity & Inclusion SonoThera provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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