Vivarium Support Technician I - Set Up

Cincinnati Children's•Brewster, MA

13h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Vivarium Support Technician I - Set Up role is responsible for various tasks within the vivarium to ensure the smooth operation of the facility. This includes preparing and sterilizing cage components, managing supplies like feed and bedding, operating equipment, maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position requires physical stamina and attention to detail to meet daily productivity metrics and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand the duration of shift
Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling wheeled racks and carts, utilize a ladder or step stool, lift above shoulder level, reaching, stooping, and bending

Nice To Haves

Related experience working in supply chain, materials management or warehouse roles

Responsibilities

Assembles clean cage components for sterilization and use within the facility.
Prepares and delivers feed, bedding, enrichment, and related equipment to meet daily productivity metrics.
Able to operate autoclaves safely and correctly after completion of training, performs and documents autoclave-related functions in the appropriate log.
Completes daily and periodic housekeeping of assigned areas which may include bathrooms, locker rooms, and surgery spaces within the vivarium.
Restocks and maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies in assigned areas.
Monitors first aid kits, eye wash stations and functioning emergency exit on cage was equipment.
Monitors & maintains washers & sterilizers in proper working condition.
Delivers clean and/or dirty equipment and cages to and from cage wash as required.
Maintains efficient organization & flow of supplies & equipment through cage wash area.