(36508) Facility Support Technician I

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Competitive vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a Laboratory Animal Facility Sanitation Support role in Milwaukee. Under direction, you will sanitize cages and equipment, operate cage and tunnel washers, and maintain the cleanliness of animal rooms to promote healthy welfare across the facility.

No prior experience is required; a High School Diploma is preferred and on-the-job training will be provided. This on-site position includes benefits and growth opportunities within MCW's animal care program.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new tasks and work hard.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to policies.
• Critical thinking and data recording abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize and maintain animal cages and equipment using washers and autoclave.
• Monitor environment and equipment and document data against standards.
• Receive shipments and properly package waste materials.
• Attend in-house training on animal facility operations.
• Care for animal rooms and support areas to promote health and welfare.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Writing skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of others, provide sanitation and support services for laboratory animal facility on an as needed basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washer, tunnel washer, bedding dispensers and autoclave. Sanitize corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with policies. Perform maintenance and ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery in cage wash.
• Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment by obtaining, documenting and comparing data against established standards. Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility.
• Receive and properly process various shipments from loading dock. Properly package waste materials.
• Attend in-house training classes to become knowledgeable in laboratory animal facility operations and laboratory animal science.
• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors & support areas by using appropriate techniques to promote animal health & welfare and to comply with policies as needed. Care may include specialized, non-conventional areas of the facility.
• May receive and transport animals using appropriate methods as needed.
• May provide assistance to Lab Animal Technicians performing in room tasks and acting under the direction of others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Critical thinking, resource management, computer and writing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Education: Associate degree or higher

Preferred Experience: Previous animal handling

Required Certification/Licensure(s):

Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) at time of hire is preferred

Sensory Acuity

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

Why MCW?

• 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.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.