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SoBran-Inc OVERVIEW: Responsibilities of this position are that of a Cage Wash I for the WRAIR/NMRC, Animal Care Project. These responsibilities include all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of on-site animals. Responsible for all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of research animals maintained in the WRAIR facilities. All employees are expected to perform their duties as assigned, arrive to work at 7 am and depart at 3:30 pm (M-F). You may be required to work on the weekends as scheduled. The weekend hours are from 7 am to 12 pm. This position is designated as essential. In addition, you will be expected to work extra hours during emergency situations or if any unexpected situation arise until work is completed. Description Of Duties Understand and follow appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sanitation requirements, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines Proper personnel protective equipment must be worn as required per SOPs Use of detergent-disinfectants, operation of autoclaves, rack washers, tunnel washers, bottle fillers, automatic water line sanitizer and liquid proportions Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate SOPs Clean and sanitize animal caging and accessory equipment Maintain and perform routine repairs on caging and racks Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the cage and rack washers and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters and spray manifolds Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, including putting bedding into cages and autoclaving caging and supplies Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility Prepare and submit required cage wash records, charts, logs, and inventories as requested Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff Perform routine cleaning changing pre-filters and cleaning outside of Bio-bubbles Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, to fill caging requests, which requires putting bedding into cages and autoclaving cage setups and supplies Prepare investigator caging requests and deliver in a timely manner Assist with receiving feed, bedding and supplies orders and proper storage Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned Requirements Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must complete the required training and receive clearance on the duties of Cage Wash I Must have the ability to work in and around water Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs Must possess the physical strength, dexterity and endurance to lift, pull, push and handle cages, racks, large pieces of miscellaneous equipment, feed and bedding bags and other materials and equipment normally found in a research facility Knowledge of disinfectant use and operating knowledge of autoclaves, cage washers, conveyer belts, bedding dispensers, bottle fillers and high pressure & steam cleaning devises Ability and stamina to work all day standing to perform duties in an area that is noisy and can have relatively high ambient temperature and humidity Must attain and maintain access to work place as set forth by WRAIR personnel, access and security requirements Maintain all contract requirements to include quality of work, occupational health (e.g., vaccinations) and training Preferred The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician desired Our commitment SoBran, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Base pay range $15.00/hr - $18.00/hr
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Cagewash Technician
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SoBran-Inc OVERVIEW: Responsibilities of this position are that of a Cage Wash I for the WRAIR/NMRC, Animal Care Project. These responsibilities include all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of on-site animals. Responsible for all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of research animals maintained in the WRAIR facilities. All employees are expected to perform their duties as assigned, arrive to work at 7 am and depart at 3:30 pm (M-F). You may be required to work on the weekends as scheduled. The weekend hours are from 7 am to 12 pm. This position is designated as essential. In addition, you will be expected to work extra hours during emergency situations or if any unexpected situation arise until work is completed. Description Of Duties Understand and follow appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sanitation requirements, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines Proper personnel protective equipment must be worn as required per SOPs Use of detergent-disinfectants, operation of autoclaves, rack washers, tunnel washers, bottle fillers, automatic water line sanitizer and liquid proportions Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate SOPs Clean and sanitize animal caging and accessory equipment Maintain and perform routine repairs on caging and racks Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the cage and rack washers and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters and spray manifolds Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, including putting bedding into cages and autoclaving caging and supplies Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility Prepare and submit required cage wash records, charts, logs, and inventories as requested Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff Perform routine cleaning changing pre-filters and cleaning outside of Bio-bubbles Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, to fill caging requests, which requires putting bedding into cages and autoclaving cage setups and supplies Prepare investigator caging requests and deliver in a timely manner Assist with receiving feed, bedding and supplies orders and proper storage Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned Requirements Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must complete the required training and receive clearance on the duties of Cage Wash I Must have the ability to work in and around water Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs Must possess the physical strength, dexterity and endurance to lift, pull, push and handle cages, racks, large pieces of miscellaneous equipment, feed and bedding bags and other materials and equipment normally found in a research facility Knowledge of disinfectant use and operating knowledge of autoclaves, cage washers, conveyer belts, bedding dispensers, bottle fillers and high pressure & steam cleaning devises Ability and stamina to work all day standing to perform duties in an area that is noisy and can have relatively high ambient temperature and humidity Must attain and maintain access to work place as set forth by WRAIR personnel, access and security requirements Maintain all contract requirements to include quality of work, occupational health (e.g., vaccinations) and training Preferred The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician desired Our commitment SoBran, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Base pay range $15.00/hr - $18.00/hr
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