Cage & Equipment Sanitation Tech for Lab Animals

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking personnel to sanitize animal cage components and related equipment. You will operate cage washers and autoclaves, ensuring proper sanitation and keeping records of sterilization indicators.

The role involves handling waste bedding, PPE usage, and reporting any equipment issues to the Supervisor of the Animal Facilities. Strong teamwork and ability to follow detailed SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions and carry through with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work under conditions of odors, heat, humidity. Must be able to routinely lift weights of 50lbs.
• Must not be overly allergic to animals so as to affect ability to work with laboratory animals.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Processes all animal cage components and related equipment through mechanical cage, bottle, rack or tunnel washers. Ensures proper sanitation using standard temperature assurance indicators and reports any failures immediately to the Supervisor.
• Processes all waste bedding material using either a vacuum bedding disposal or HEPA filtered bedding disposal unit. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment when handling waste bedding.
• Operates mechanical cage wash units according to department standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions. Reports all deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor.
• Stages cage components into units using appropriate bedding and enrichment material. Ensures that cage components are excellent working condition and reports and deficits to the Supervisor immediately.
• Operates steam autoclaves to sterilize equipment as required. Ensures proper sterilization using cycle assurance indicators. Records all results on the Autoclave Assurance Log. Reports failures immediately to the Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking personnel to sanitize animal cage components and related equipment. You will operate cage washers and autoclaves, ensuring proper sanitation and keeping records of sterilization indicators.

The role involves handling waste bedding, PPE usage, and reporting any equipment issues to the Supervisor of the Animal Facilities. Strong teamwork and ability to follow detailed SOPs are essential.