Comparative Medicine Technician I- Center for Comparative Medicine

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Comparative Medicine Technician I is responsible for basic sanitation/disinfection and maintenance of the animal facility, daily record-keeping, and operation of major laboratory equipment. This role involves performing general husbandry for laboratory animals related to cage washing, stocking inventory of PPE and supplies, and sanitizing laboratory spaces including animal holding rooms, cage wash areas, and associated corridors according to federal, state, and local guidelines. The technician will also be responsible for autoclaving all equipment and maintaining records for autoclave and rack washer temperatures. Daily animal care for small animal species in the animal facility is a key responsibility. Other duties may be required as directed by management.

Requirements

• Basic sanitation/disinfection and maintenance of the animal facility.
• Daily record-keeping and operation of major laboratory equipment.
• General husbandry for laboratory animals related to cage wash.
• Stocking inventory of PPE and supplies.
• Sanitizing laboratory space, including animal holding rooms, cage wash areas, and associated corridors as per federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Autoclaving all equipment and keeping records for temperature for the autoclave and rack washer.
• Providing daily animal care to small animal species in the animal facility.

Responsibilities

• Basic sanitation/disinfection and maintenance of the animal facility.
• Daily record-keeping and operation of major laboratory equipment.
• General husbandry for laboratory animals related to cage wash.
• Stocking inventory of PPE and supplies.
• Sanitizing laboratory space, including animal holding rooms, cage wash areas, and associated corridors as per federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Autoclaving all equipment and keeping records for temperature for the autoclave and rack washer.
• Providing daily animal care to small animal species in the animal facility.
• Performing other duties as required by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed