Vivarium Technician I

NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB • Norton Shores, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vivarium Technician I will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the vivarium facility and its associated laboratory and equipment.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office core applications
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of janitorial or animal care support preferred
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal caging and ancillary equipment
• Cleaning and maintenance of empty animal rooms
• Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory facility and equipment throughout the vivarium
• Clean, maintain, and stock animal receiving garage, waste garage, autoclave, vivarium bathrooms, and PPE stations
• Collect, discard, and store vivarium waste appropriately
• Operation and maintenance of pressure washers, rack washers and biowaste autoclave
• Maintenance and cleaning of vivarium bathrooms and hallways
• Data collection and review
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities, including but not limited to adjusting and minor repairs to cleaning equipment and routine inspections
• Maintain cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner, in adherence with all SOP and facility requirements
• Understand the functions and operations of all cage wash equipment
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
• Notify facilities of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment weighing over 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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