Cage Wash Technician I, Vivarium Ops

Champions-Oncology,-Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions-Oncology, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Cagewash Technician I to support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as part of the Vivarium Operations Cagewash Team.

You will process dirty and clean caging components, perform sanitation on equipment, and transport materials. The role requires following study protocols, logging data in LIMS, and working weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
• 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process dirty and clean caging components.
• Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Record data within room logs and the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general preparation and organizational activities, including supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Detail oriented

Process oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

GED

AALAS ALAT certification

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

TITLE / CLASSIFICATION: Cagewash Technician I, Vivarium OperationsREPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MDREPORTS TO: Supervisor, Vivarium OperationsPRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Vivarium Operations Cagewash Team.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Process dirty and clean caging components.Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.Transport materials, supplies, and waste.Record data within room logs and the laboratory information management system.Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.Perform general preparation and organizational activities, including supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.Organized. Detail oriented.Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.Strong computer skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED: GED.PREFERRED: AALAS ALAT certification.0- 2 years of related experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.Routine exposure to sharps.Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.