(36508) Facility Support Technician I

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

403B retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory animal support staff member to sanitize and maintain cages, equipment, and facility areas. You will operate cage wash equipment, monitor environmental conditions, and document data to support animal welfare and compliance.

On-the-job training will cover lab animal facility operations, safety procedures, and standard practices. This role involves assisting Lab Animal Technicians and performing additional duties as assigned, with a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; education substituted by experience.
• No experience required; must be willing to learn on the job.
• Associate degree or higher preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and maintain animal cages and equipment.
• Operate cage washer, tunnel washer, bedding dispensers and autoclave.
• Sanitize corridors and support areas to promote animal health and welfare.
• Monitor environment and equipment and record data per standards.
• Maintain records and receive/process shipments from loading dock.
• Attend in-house training on lab animal operations.
• Assist Lab Animal Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Cage washer

Tunnel washer

Autoclave

Bedding dispensers

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

Physical Requirements

Work Environment 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

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

About Us

A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can they. The medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.