Animal Care Technician I (Cage Wash)
Animal Care Technician I (Cage Wash)
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Animal Care Technician 1
A high school diploma or equivalent.
50% Responsible for carrying out the Animal Care Services (ACS) directives and SOPs as governed by the Animal Welfare Act and all applicable rules and regulations. Will be assigned to cage wash operations and will perform routine duties associated with cage sanitation inspection and preparation for reuse in a research setting. Operates cage wash equipment and performs assigned cleaning and preventive maintenance on machinery including routine startup and shut down procedures. Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment. May provide guidance and instruction to cage wash trainees following directives provided by facility manager.
20% Processes soiled bedding exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals correctly to the proper waste stream. Ensures equipment exposed to biohazards is processed following strict guidelines. Ensures all trash and disposable items are discarded in the appropriate waste stream as dictated by UF Environmental Health & Safety or ACS SOPs.
10% Sanitizes equipment and animal support facilities (storage rooms and hallways). Collects swabs and Biological Indicators and delivers samples for assessment of sanitizing/sterilizing efficacy to our Clinical Diagnostic Lab.
10% Will assist in requesting receiving and rotating bedding and other supplies. Transports caging supplies between clean storage areas and cage washrooms.
5% Required to keep up to date on SOPs in Policy Manager and other required trainings using facility computers during normal working hours. Clocks in/out according to approved schedule and ensures leave requests are submitted timely in TimeClockPlus.
5% Other duties as assigned.
$16.00/hr
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Prefer HS degree or higher with at least one years experience with research animal care at a research institution or other appropriate environment. Prefer AALAS ALAT certification.
In order to be considered applicants must provide a cover letter resume and a list of three professional references.
Working hours are 7 AM to 3:30 PM Monday Friday 40 hours weekly. Alternate shift may be required.
Will be assigned weekend technician duties on a rotating basis.
When working the weekend time off equal to time worked will be taken during the pay week.
Overtime as required.
A criminal background check is required.
This is a time limited position.
This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
