Vivarium Technician I

NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Biomedical Research Inc dbaNorthernB is hiring a Vivarium Technician I for full-time operations in Muskegon, MI. The role focuses on maintenance, cleaning, and operation of vivarium facilities and equipment within a laboratory setting.

The candidate should have a HS Diploma or GED and may have prior janitorial or animal care support experience. Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a dynamic lab environment is expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in janitorial or animal care support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal caging and equipment.
• Maintain and clean vivarium facilities and rooms.
• Operate and maintain cage wash equipment and autoclave.
• Collect, store and dispose of vivarium waste per SOPs.
• Document routine inspections and data as required.
• Notify facilities of repairs or deficiencies.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Lift and move heavy equipment above 50 lbs.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Chemicals knowledge

SDS familiarity

MS Office basics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced work

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

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Full Time Operations Muskegon, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1309

Salary Range: $16.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Role Summary

The Vivarium Technician I will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the vivarium facility and its associated laboratory and equipment.

Role Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal caging and ancillary equipment
• Cleaning and maintenance of empty animal rooms
• Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory facility and equipment throughout the vivarium
• Clean, maintain, and stock animal receiving garage, waste garage, autoclave, vivarium bathrooms, and PPE stations
• Collect, discard, and store vivarium waste appropriately
• Operation and maintenance of pressure washers, rack washers and biowaste autoclave
• Maintenance and cleaning of vivarium bathrooms and hallways
• Data collection and review
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities, including but not limited to adjusting and minor repairs to cleaning equipment and routine inspections
• Maintain cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner, in adherence with all SOP and facility requirements
• Understand the functions and operations of all cage wash equipment
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
• Notify facilities of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment weighing over 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

Role Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year of janitorial or animal care support preferred
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets preferred
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office core applications
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to multi-task

Special Requirements

• This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical activity including lifting (up to 75lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing and ascending ladder without restriction.
• Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Ability to spend most of the day standing and/or walking.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.