Vivarium Technician I

Vivarium Technician I

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

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

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

Dependability

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to multi-task

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.