Cage Wash Trainee- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

Emory • Decatur, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves learning the routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting. The trainee will be responsible for cage maintenance, monitoring equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions. The role operates cage washing and related equipment, performs start-up and shut-down procedures, and assists with receiving and storing supplies. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment when handling hazardous chemicals, materials, animals, and power equipment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated literacy.
• 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

• Learns to perform routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting including cage maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper functioning and maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Operates cage washing and related equipment and ensures that they are in proper working order by cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
• Performs routine start-up and shut down procedures.
• Assists in receiving and storing materials, food and supplies.
• Transports caging supplies between animal rooms and cage wash rooms.
• Maintains sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways and storage areas.
• Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED