The Vivarium Technician I will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the vivarium facility and its associated laboratory and equipment.
Role 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
Role Requirements
HS Diploma/GED required.
1 year of janitorial or animal care support preferred
Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets preferred
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office core applications
Behavioral Expectations
Dependability
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to multi-task
Special Requirements
This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
Physical activity including lifting (up to 75lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing and ascending ladder without restriction.
Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
Ability to spend most of the day standing and/or walking.
Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.
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