Location
Atlanta, GA | United States
Job description
Overview: Responsible for cagewash support required for the proper care and maintenance of the animal care and use program for client's site in Atlanta, GA.
Description of Duties:
- Meet the daily scheduled output of caging and accessory equipment in support of the non-human primate, large and small animal husbandry operation as directed
- Clean and sanitize animal caging and accessory equipment
- Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Maintain and perform routine repairs on caging and racks
- Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the cage washers and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters and roto-arms
- Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, including putting bedding into cages and autoclaving cages and supplies
- Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility
- Understand and follow appropriate SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines
- Prepare and submit required cagewash records, charts, logs, and inventories as requested
- Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed to meet the operational needs of the facility
- R eport any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff
- Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.; bend, push, pull, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.
- Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned
Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a desire to become AALAS certified at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level. This is an entry-level position.
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