Cage Wash Expediter & Transp

Agupdate; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cage Wash Expediter and Transporter to join their Laboratory Animal Resources team. In this vital role, you'll ensure the safe transport of laboratory animals and supplies while maintaining high standards of animal care. Your responsibilities will include operating departmental vehicles, managing inventory, and supporting cage wash activities to uphold cleanliness and compliance with protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential services in animal research, providing a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about animal welfare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for driving trucks and vans.
• 1-3 years experience in laboratory animal science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport animals, supplies, and equipment to various locations.
• Operate trucks and vans while ensuring safe driving practices.
• Maintain cleanliness in animal rooms and support areas.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Cage Wash Expediter & Transporter

Location: US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2025-20713
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1

The Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Office of the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Cage Wash Expediter and Transporter provides state-of-the-art animal care and transport for laboratory animals housed and transported within all facilities. The Cage Wash Expediter and Transporter is considered essential services staff.

The primary responsibility is to transport animals, supplies, and equipment to different locations. The expediter will operate departmental trucks and vans on and off campus. The position also requires packing, shipping, delivery, organization, storage, and setting up both on and off campus within strict deadlines. The Cage Wash Expediter and Transporter monitors operations for inventory and quality control and first-in/first out (FIFO). The expediter should have a basic knowledge of laboratory animal husbandry and supports the cage wash activities to ensure cleanliness of the facility and all related supplies and caging. This position reports directly to the Facility Manager.

Responsibilities

1. Drive and operate trucks and vans on and off campus sites within strict deadlines while maintaining safe driving practices.
2. Move, load, and unload supplies, equipment, and animals from vehicles to various locations.
3. Maintain animals in a temperature-controlled environment and monitor animal health and welfare requirements during the packing and transport process.
4. Receive, unpack, organize, and sort supplies, chemicals and animals from incoming deliveries, assisting with inventory and maintaining stock rotation through FIFO.
5. Use forms and packing lists to prepare, pack, and load trucks for deliveries.
6. Maintain, complete, and verify the bill of laden and paperwork as required and enter data accurately into the electronic management systems.
7. Follow instructions and read road maps; drive up to 100 miles in a day.
8. Provide animal care for all species housed according to specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including sanitizing all supplies.
9. Maintain clean animal rooms, procedure rooms, hallways, and other support areas, keeping records related to animal support areas.
10. Operate cage washing machinery and other equipment while following safety procedures.
11. Report any facility maintenance issues to the Facility Manager.
12. Perform essential services jobs necessary to maintain basic University operations, including attendance during emergencies and ability to work weekends and holidays.
13. Cross-train and provide absentee support for other animal care and cage wash technicians.
14. Exhibit a willingness to assume additional responsibilities and increase knowledge, skills, and abilities.
15. Comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.

Qualifications

1. A High School Diploma or GED.
2. Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive trucks and vans.
3. Knowledge of traffic laws and DOT regulations.
4. Pallet jack experience required; forklift experience preferred.
5. Willing and able to work safely with biological and chemical hazards.
6. Able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
7. Clean driving record with no DUI/DWI convictions.
8. Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
9. 1-3 years minimum of full-time work experience in laboratory animal science.
10. Basic knowledge of biology and behavior of laboratory animal species.
11. Proven ability to work independently and communicate well with different levels within the organization.
12. Ability to handle assignments and changing priorities.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
14. Ability to organize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and other software used in animal research.
16. Must achieve ALAT certification within the first year of employment.

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