Animal Cage Attendant
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized Animal Cage Washer to join our team at Johns Hopkins University. As a key member of the Research Animal Resources service center, you will play a critical role in providing clean and sterilized living environments for research animals.
Key Responsibilities- Operate mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves, and other sanitizing equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment for research animals.
- Maintain adequate levels of cage wash chemicals and perform routine checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Scrape and empty pans and cages of soiled bedding, and pre-clean large animal cages for cage wash machinery.
- De-scale rabbit pans and prepare clean rodent cages for autoclaving, including food, bedding, water bottles, and appropriate covering.
- Load assembled cages onto transport racks in preparation for sterilization by steam autoclave, and load, operate, and unload steam autoclaves.
- Place processed bedding, feed, and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer and autoclave performance tests.
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on autoclaves and cage washers, and dispose of waste materials.
- Sweep, mop, and disinfect cage wash areas at the end of each shift, and take all trash to the dumpster.
- Receive and stock feed and bedding in storage areas.
- Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write in order to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work under environmental conditions that require the use of safety equipment.
- Ability to interact and work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
Classified Title: BU Animal Cage Washer-SSR
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Animal Cage Washer
Role/Level/Range: USKILLD4/01/BU
Starting Salary Range: $16.72 per hour, increases to $19.67 after 12 months
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-S/TBD
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration
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