Cagewash Tech: Lab Animal Care & Sanitation

Priority One Services, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Priority One Services, Inc. in Durham, NC, seeks a Cagewash Technician to handle cages, racks, and related equipment while maintaining a clean environment. Under supervision, you will operate cage-wash systems, assist in ensuring AAALAC standards, safety, and accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma, English literacy, willingness to obtain ALAT certification after one year, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of autoclaves, automated cage washing machines, conveyors, bedding disposal, bottle fillers, and rack flush station.
• Able to work with cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Literate in written and spoken English.
• Able to pursue ALAT certification after one year of employment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers and function productively with others.
• Ability to function in a customer-client atmosphere, i.e., assists the company in providing quality services to the customer.
• Ability to follow through on instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, or sterilize caging or equipment utilizing automated cagewash machines, autoclaves, bottle fillers, and bedding dump stations.
• Dispose of waste in compliance with university and federal/state regulations.
• Minor/preventative maintenance of caging and equipment.
• Movement/delivery of feed/bedding sacks, cages, racks, pans, carts, dollies, and other equipment.
• Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the establishment and continued maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.
• Adhere to security procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure performance of activities in adherence with established SOPs.
• Participate in the ongoing employee training program, with special emphasis on safety and health training, safe work practices, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Perform job tasks/duties in compliance with university policies, regulations, safety, and security procedures.
• Perform equipment calibration and Quality Assurance (QA) as directed.
• Compliance with the QA/Quality Control (QC) program.
• Be at assigned work station by prescribed start time.
• Operate Rack washer according to SOP as directed.
• Operate Tunnel washer according to SOP as directed.
• Fill water bottles and build cages according to SOP as directed.
• Clean and sanitize cage wash and support areas as needed during the day, and at the end of day.
• Perform work in compliance with applicable safety requirements, (proper PPE, hearing protection).
• Adherence to equipment sanitation and sterilization schedules (preventive maintenance, chlorine and pH test).
• Assure that records, log books, and other project records are appropriately maintained.
• Observe and report any problems with equipment or the facilities to your supervisor.
• Perform sterilization and environmental monitoring tasks in accordance with established SOPs.
• Complete all required sanitation logs and checklists.
• Any other duties or task delegated by the contract or government management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Follow instructions

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclaves

Cage washing machines

Conveyors

Bedding disposal

Bottle fillers

Rack flush station

Job description

Priority One Services, Inc. in Durham, NC, seeks a Cagewash Technician to handle cages, racks, and related equipment while maintaining a clean environment. Under supervision, you will operate cage-wash systems, assist in ensuring AAALAC standards, safety, and accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma, English literacy, willingness to obtain ALAT certification after one year, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required.