Facility Support Technician II – Cage Wash

Under limited supervision perform sanitation and support services for laboratory animal facilities and assist with equipment maintenance and operational tasks. Provide technical support for cage wash operations and facility upkeep ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. May provide guidance to Facility Support Technician I staff.

• Sanitize organize and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washers tunnel washers bedding dispensers and autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting of cage wash equipment; escalate complex issues to senior staff or supervisor.
• Sanitize animal rooms cages equipment corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and comply with policies.
• Monitor environment and equipment by obtaining documenting and comparing data against established standards; maintain accurate records.
• Receive and properly process shipments from loading dock; assist with packaging and disposal of waste materials following proper procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal training to Facility Support Technician I staff on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects and cross-train in other facility support areas as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and communicating opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of laboratory animal facility operations and sanitation methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate dependability.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 2yrs

Preferred Education: Associate Degree or higher

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Certification/Licensure(s):

Work requires movement of feed bedding cages and other equipment require regular pushing pulling and lifting of heavy objects. Must climb balance stoop kneel and crouch and standing or walking continuously. Must be able to manipulate equipment using both hands. Perceive attributes of objects such as size and shape using fingers and hands. Many repetitive motions are required including wrist rotations stoops body turns reaching overhead and lifts.

Occasional exposure to dust noise temperature changes or contact with water or other liquids. Exposure to animal wastes chemicals acids odors loud noises heat humidity and wet surfaces is to be expected. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage including but not limited to Health Vision and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans local fitness facilities Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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