Comparative Medicine Technician I- Center for Comparative Medicine & Surgery
About The Position
The Comparative Medicine Technician I is responsible for basic sanitation, disinfection, and maintenance of the animal facility, as well as daily record-keeping and operation of major laboratory equipment. The technician performs general husbandry related to cage washing, stocks personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies, and sanitizes laboratory spaces, including animal holding rooms, cage-wash areas, and associated corridors, in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines. The role includes autoclaving equipment and maintaining temperature records for the autoclave and rack washer, as well as providing daily care to small animal species. Other duties may be assigned by management. The position supports animal, facility, and equipment care; environmental and health monitoring; documentation; and quality assurance. The technician follows institutional requirements for working with infectious disease waste from BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environments, participates in departmental training, shares newly learned skills and knowledge, and prepares for ALAT certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of animal care experience.
- Purina Test.
Responsibilities
- Provide animals with clean cages, water, and food.
- Identify functional caging equipment and report equipment maintenance needs.
- Sanitize cages using washroom equipment and remove waste material such as bedding and trash.
- Keep racks and biological cabinets clean and operating; make equipment adjustments as needed and make minor decisions regarding equipment use.
- Understand and operate facility equipment, including tunnel washers, rack washers, autoclaves, and bottle fillers, to prevent damage or lost time.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report facility damage to a supervisor.
- Sanitize and disinfect cage-wash areas, equipment, and other facility areas; identify, record, and report environmental conditions.
- Record and report health issues to a supervisor and/or veterinary staff.
- Comply with institutional certifications and requirements for working with infectious disease waste from BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environments.
- Follow detailed written instructions for routine work, paying close attention to details, and record cage census as required.
- Help maintain a clean and safe atmosphere for animals, employees, and facility users; contribute ideas and input on problem-solving issues.
- Participate in departmental training related to animals, facilities, and employment; share newly learned skills and knowledge with others.
- Perform basic animal-facility sanitation and maintenance, daily record-keeping, and operation of major laboratory equipment.
- Stock PPE and supplies; sanitize laboratory spaces, including animal holding rooms, cage-wash areas, and associated corridors, in accordance with applicable guidelines.
- Autoclave equipment and maintain temperature records for the autoclave and rack washer.
- Provide daily care to small animal species in the animal facility.
- Perform other duties as required by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
