Cage Wash Technician

Cynet Systems Inc; Lawrence Township (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a temporary cage wash/logistic technician. The role involves cleaning and sterilizing animal equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be prepared for moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize animal cages and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of animal quarters.
• Record machine function indicators.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Pay Range: $17hr - $21hr

• The temporary cage wash/logistic technician will routinely perform the work described in Veterinary Sciences departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Clean and sterilize animal cages, feeders, bottles, and other equipment using autoclaves and other sanitization equipment, and assist in planning workflow priorities and staging of materials.
• Clean empty animal rooms and maintain general cleanliness of the animal quarters and ancillary spaces.
• May be required to perform minor assembly of equipment, lubricate equipment and make minor adjustments and repairs to cages and other equipment, as needed, using hand tools if required.
• Record the readings of machine function indicators such as temperature tapes, autoclave test ampoules, etc.
• Receive and store feed, bedding and other supplies.
• Keep storage and animal areas stocked, as needed.
• Assemble, clean, use, and pack transfer carts.
• Must be in compliance with all regulatory guidelines and SOPs.
• Reporting all errors promptly to their supervisor.
• Moderate physical effort required.
• May involve intermittent heavy lifting.
• Medical screening prior to initial placement in Veterinary Sciences is required to evaluate for history of allergy, asthma or physical problems which could endanger an employee in this work environment.
• The employee will have frequent exposure to biohazards and disagreeable conditions, including odors, heat, noise, animal excrement and will have potential exposure to toxic test compounds.

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.