Animal Husbandry and Cage Cleaning Technician
2 weeks ago
Animal Care and Cage Sanitation Specialist
Job Overview:
This position involves essential responsibilities related to the sanitation and preparation of cages for reuse in a research environment. Key duties include maintaining cages, monitoring equipment functionality, and ensuring sanitary conditions while keeping accurate daily records. The role requires operating washing machines and ensuring that all cage washing and related equipment is properly maintained through regular cleaning and preventive measures. Responsibilities also include executing routine start-up and shut-down procedures for all cage washing machines and operating autoclaves for sterilizing or decontaminating caging equipment.
In addition, the specialist will assist in the receipt and storage of materials, food, and supplies, as well as transport caging supplies between animal housing areas and washing facilities. Maintaining cleanliness in cage washing areas and other related spaces, such as hallways and storage zones, is crucial. Adherence to OSHA standards and other applicable regulations is mandatory when handling hazardous materials, chemicals, animals, and power equipment. Personal protective equipment must be utilized as required.
Animal Care Responsibilities:
The role also encompasses duties related to the feeding, watering, cleaning, and health monitoring of research animals. Responsibilities include supplying food and water, stocking supplies, completing daily logs for water usage, health checks, and enrichment activities, as well as cleaning cages and housing areas. The technician will prepare sterilized food and water containers and must use personal protective equipment as needed.
Qualifications:
- Required: High School diploma and at least one year of experience working with animals or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: 0-1 years of experience in animal care.
Job Competencies:
- Required: Availability for some weekend and holiday shifts.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.
- Strong communication skills for meaningful interactions.
- Frequent communication with faculty regarding research animals, requiring accurate verbal and written information exchange.
- Proficiency in using email for communication and documentation.
- Completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to animal care health policies.
- Experience working with various animal species and understanding their care needs.
- Flexibility to adapt to sudden changes in tasks.
- Mobility across campus to different animal care sites.
Background Check Required.
Benefits:
Details on benefits associated with this position can be found in the employee handbook.
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a formal application for each role they are interested in. A cover letter and resume should accompany each application.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
This employer is committed to providing equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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