Cage Wash Technician - Comparative Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

8d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves in accordance with departmental SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and related equipment. Sanitize animal research procedure labs and support spaces according to departmental SOPs and in accordance with guidelines of Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service. Stock feed, bedding, and laboratory supplies including personnel protective equipment. Contribute to the quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU. This position requires work on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute, Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months - Purina Institute
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - within 2 years - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
• Work Experience: Cage Wash Facility (1 Year)
• Skills: Biomedical Research, Cleaning Work Area, Effective Written Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Following Instructions, Heavy Lifting, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Quality Care, Sanitation Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Writing Instructions

Responsibilities

• Operates mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves in accordance with departmental SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and related equipment.
• Reports promptly any equipment problems to supervisor or manager.
• Fills clean animal cages with proper amount and type of bedding and fill clean water bottles.
• Conducts daily, weekly and other periodic maintenance of cage wash equipment including conducting and logging quality assurance test.
• Observes and supports good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and equipment.
• Transports animal cages, large equipment, water bottles and feed and bedding supplies within the animal facilities.
• Conducts general cleaning and housekeeping of cage wash and service areas, including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames and feed containers.
• Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.
• Requires extensive safety training.

Benefits

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees