Animal Resources Logistics Specialist- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine
About The Position
JOB DESCRIPTION: Functions as the lead cage wash technician in any School of Medicine Division of Animal Resources (DAR) facility. Cross trains and demonstrates proficiency in operation of all DAR cage wash and autoclave equipment, regardless of facility. Submits work orders to Facilities Management or requests assistance from service contractors as appropriate. Operates and sets parameters on autoclaves to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment. Ensures routine maintenance to caging equipment. Orders and receives chemicals, food and other supplies. Takes necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations. Ensures proper handling/storage when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals, and power equipment. Provides guidance and direction to cage wash trainees and technicians. Works independently. Oversees cage wash technicians during supervisor's absence. Trains new technicians in techniques and procedures related to routine cage sanitation. Provides for process management support, ensuring that appropriate materials / equipment are being processes such that the operational needs of the facility are met for each day. Maintains sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways and storage areas. May provide animal or supplemental support up to 25%. Ensures others in cagewash are following procedures/safety precautions. Responsible for ensuring that regular maintenance of cage equipment is completed. Regularly ensures that cagewash supplies / chemicals are stocked. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of cage wash experience or three years plus ALAT certification.
- The ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Functions as the lead cage wash technician
- Cross trains and demonstrates proficiency in operation of all DAR cage wash and autoclave equipment
- Submits work orders to Facilities Management or requests assistance from service contractors as appropriate
- Operates and sets parameters on autoclaves to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment
- Ensures routine maintenance to caging equipment
- Orders and receives chemicals, food and other supplies
- Takes necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations
- Ensures proper handling/storage when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals, and power equipment
- Provides guidance and direction to cage wash trainees and technicians
- Oversees cage wash technicians during supervisor's absence
- Trains new technicians in techniques and procedures related to routine cage sanitation
- Provides for process management support
- Maintains sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas
- May provide animal or supplemental support up to 25%
- Ensures others in cagewash are following procedures/safety precautions
- Responsible for ensuring that regular maintenance of cage equipment is completed
- Regularly ensures that cagewash supplies / chemicals are stocked
- Performs related responsibilities as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
