Description:

Duties will include processing animal cages using equipment in unit on either the clean or dirty side and/or specific washing center. Detect and report malfunctioning and/or defective equipment. Fill clean cages with measured amount of animal food and bedding. Process equipment through rack washer and autoclave. Fill water bottles, sanitize floors and wall, may assist in training and/or instructing staff on sanitation, maintain required activity logs and records. May perform duties as a driver assistant.

1. Operates animal care processing equipment according to safety guidelines on either clean or dirty sides and/or specific washing centers. Detects and reports malfunctioning and/or defective equipment.

2. Transports dirty caging to the washing center to disassemble for proper cage wash processing.

3. Fills clean cages with measured amount of animal food and bedding and reassembles caging.

4. Provides clean supplies and equipment to research faculty and staff using animal facilities.

5. Performs cleaning and disinfecting of assigned areas throughout the animal research facilities.

6. May receive and put away supplies in appropriate areas.

7. May act as the driver’s helper to assist with moving equipment between facilities.

8. May assist in training and/or instructing staff on sanitation tasks appropriate to level.

9. Maintains accurate departmental support area record keeping.

10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

1. Ability to follow Standing Operating Procedure.

2. Ability to recognize signs of well-being, illness, and abnormalities.

3. Ability to understand and use short notes, basic written instructions, and forms; ability to understand complex and detailed protocols.

4. General knowledge of computer use and ability to monitor email.

One year of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

PREFERRED (License or Certification):

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certified by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push or pull up to 300 pounds.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent

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