UNIV-Agricultural/Animal Assistant II-Cage Wash-DLAR
UNIV-Agricultural/Animal Assistant II-Cage Wash-DLAR
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Job Description Summary
Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation in a research setting toensure compliance with existing regulations and DLAR SOPs. Arrives for work in a timely manner and follows DLAR attendance policy. Follows all DLAR safety protocols including PPE equipment failure hygiene etc.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
ClassifiedCost Center
CC001152 DLAR Division Of Laboratory Animal ResourcesPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-03
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
1.1 Perform Cage Sanitation & Preparation. Weight 35%.
Provide consistently high standards of cage sanitation and preparation. Examples of required tasks to accomplish this objective include:
- Perform routine start-up and shut down procedures of all cage wash machines.
- Ensure that cage washing and related equipment are in proper working order.
- Wash and sterilize animal caging racks and associated accessories based on facility need.
- Assemble and disassemble animal caging and equipment for sanitization without damaging equipment.
- Dispense bedding into cages accurately and consistently.
- Safely operate rack tunnel washers bedding dispensers autoclaves and other associatedequipment.
- Prepare appropriate chemicals to sanitize and disinfect cages and associated accessories etc. and follow appropriate safety.
1.2 Perform Maintenance. Weight: 35%.
Follow established maintenance requirements to ensure continuous operations. Examples of
required tasks to accomplish this objective include:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical cage washers animal cagingsystems and other equipment used to provide animal husbandry and care.
- Perform quality assurance procedures on tunnel washers rack/cage washer and autoclaves usingtemperature strips tape and biological indicators.
- Follow appropriate safety measures as described in DLAR SOPs when performing these tasks.
1.3 Perform Housekeeping. Weight: 15%.
Follow established inventory control cleaning and sanitization standards within facility. Examples of
required tasks to accomplish this objective include:
- Transport animal feed bedding caging racks and supplies between various facilities usingtrucks pallet jacks carts and dollies.
- Receive deliveries stack store organize and transport animal food bedding caging racks andsupplies to appropriate storage areas.
- Monitor and ensure availability of animal care supplies food bedding chemical supplies andequipment.
- Ensure all sweeping mopping garbage removal and washing tasks assigned are complete according to DLAR SOP.
- Sanitize all supplies equipment and other animal care related equipment assigned according toDLAR SOP.
- Follow established safety policies and procedures throughout the vivarium.
- Appropriately mix and use all cleaning solutions according to established DLAR SOPs and/ormanufacturers instructions.
- Communicate with facility supervisor any needs for bedding food and other necessary supplieswhen stocks are low.
- Assist in room prep for H2O2 disinfecting.
- Properly dispose of all expired chemicals.
1.4 Perform Clerical duties and communicate clearly. Weight 10%.
- Provide consistently highstandards of record keeping.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records of cage wash equipment and sanitation activities.
- Communicate with facility supervisor any equipment that is not in working order.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records of cage wash equipment maintenance quality assuranceand operation activities.
1.5 Perform Other Duties as Assigned. Weight 5%.
- Under the guidance of the supervisor provide absentee support for cage wash technicians (often in other facilities).
- Provide assistance during unusual and/or unanticipated circumstances.
- Provide animal care as needed.
- Ensure completion of mandatory/required training.
MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
A high school diploma. some positions require a valid drivers license. Certification as a laboratory animal technician may be required for position responsible for thecare of laboratory animals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to climb using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32 F to 100 F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 4-literwaste material bottles a distance of 30 feet unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet unassisted.(Infrequent) Ability to file boxes from floor level to counter tops unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to liftmaterials up to 20 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level to a maximum height of 72. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to a height of 40 inches then down 20inches into centrifuge drum. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops (Frequent) Ability to reach stretch bend while moving items/materials from both sitting and standingpositions. (Frequent) Ability to conduct a variety of hand pipefitting operations. Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40vision in both eyes corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film etc. (Continuous) Ability to qualify for the useof cartridge respirators. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
May require working with animals of various sizes.
Physical Requirements: (DLAR Specific):
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. above waist routinely. Must be able to work with animals. May be exposed to animal allergens. May be exposed to zoonoticdiseases. Must be able to work in dusty environments. May have to work in wet areas. Must be able to properly wear DLAR issued PPE. Must be able to work in reverse light cycle rooms. May have to work in confined spaces. Must be able to understand safety requirements for autoclaverack washer and tunnel washer.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years of experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience. Certification as a laboratory animal technician may be required for positions responsible for the care of laboratory animals. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to climb using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32 F to 100 F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to file boxes from floor level to counter tops unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level to a maximum height of 72. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to a height of 40 inches then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops (Frequent) Ability to reach stretch bend while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to conduct a variety of hand pipefitting operations. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyes corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film etc. (Continuous) Ability to qualify for the use of cartridge respirators. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) May require working with animals of various sizes.If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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