Assistant Animal Technician - Cage Wash, DLAM

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an Assistant Animal Technician (Cage Wash) to support cage wash areas on campus, performing tasks such as cage scraping, washing cages and accessories, and packing under close supervision.

Required: ability to lift 50 pounds, communicate in English, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow SOPs. Willingness to work weekend/holiday rotations and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to push 200–300-pound cage racks of animals.
• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, accurately and timely.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills to complete online training sessions
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs, Working Instructions, Forms, Training Checklists associated with the cage wash area
• Ability to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime duties

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, the Assistant Animal Technician (Cage Wash) performs tasks to support the cage wash areas on campus, including but not limited to cage scrapping, cage and accessories washing, and packing.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

English communication

Basic computer skills

Follow SOPs

Weekend/holiday work

Tools

Cage wash equipment (rack & tunnel washers)

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, may include weekends and holidays

Salary Range: $26.69 - 35.19 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33214

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under close supervision, the Assistant Animal Technician (Cage Wash) performs tasks to support the cage wash areas on campus, including but not limited to cage scrapping, cage and accessories washing, and packing.

Salary Range: $26.69 – 35.19 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to push 200–300-pound cage racks of animals.


• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, accurately and timely


• Basic computer knowledge and skills to complete online training sessions


• Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs, Working Instructions, Forms, Training Checklists associated with the cage wash area


• Ability to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime duties

Preferred (training will be provided):

• Working knowledge of cage wash equipment included but not limited to rack and tunnel washers, bedding dispenses, bedding vacuums, water filling stations, and sterilizers


• Knowledge of safety practices in the cage wash are including but not limited to ergonomics, thermal and allergy risks.


• Knowledge of all the cage wash areas and the equipment in each of them, sufficient to organize, sort and process soiled items, and pack clean equipment in an efficient and safe manner.


• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain a healthful environment.


• Ability to maintain records following proper documentation practices

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.