UNIV-Agricultural/Animal Assistant II-Cage Wash-DLAR
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC, USA |
| Salary | $27510 – $50905 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- A high school diploma
- Two years of experience in agricultural research or animal care 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
Responsibilities
- 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 associated equipment
- Prepare appropriate chemicals to sanitize and disinfect cages and associated accessories
- Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical cage washers, animal caging systems and other equipment used to provide animal husbandry and care
- Perform quality assurance procedures on tunnel washers, rack/cage washer, and autoclaves using temperature strips, tape and biological indicators
- Transport animal feed, bedding, caging, racks and supplies between various facilities using trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and dollies
- Receive deliveries, stack, store, organize and transport animal food, bedding, caging racks and supplies to appropriate storage areas
- Monitor and ensure availability of animal care supplies, food, bedding, chemical supplies, and equipment
- 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 to DLAR SOP
- Communicate with facility supervisor any needs for bedding, food, and other necessary supplies when stocks are low
- Assist in room prep for H2O2 disinfecting
- Provide absentee support for cage wash technicians
- Provide assistance during unusual and/or unanticipated circumstances
- Provide animal care as needed
- Ensure completion of mandatory/required training
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.