Cagewash Technician

Overview: Responsible for cagewash support required for the proper care and maintenance of the animal care and use program for client's site in Atlanta, GA.

Description of Duties:

• Meet the daily scheduled output of caging and accessory equipment in support of the non-human primate, large and small animal husbandry operation as directed
• Clean and sanitize animal caging and accessory equipment
• Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain and perform routine repairs on caging and racks
• Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the cage washers and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters and roto-arms
• Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, including putting bedding into cages and autoclaving cages and supplies
• Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility
• Understand and follow appropriate SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guide­lines
• Prepare and submit required cagewash records, charts, logs, and inventories as requested
• Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed to meet the operational needs of the facility
• Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned

Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a desire to become AALAS certified at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level. This is an entry-level position.