Cage Wash Technician
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Job Title
Cage Wash TechnicianJob Description
Notre Dame Research’s Freimann Life Science Center seeks a Cage Wash Technician. The Cage Wash Technician is responsible for:
- the cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization, as needed, of all caging and other husbandry components to ensure research animals housed in the Freimann Life Science Center are housed in a manner compliant with appropriate oversight agencies.
- the verification of sanitation using standard industry methods (e.g., bioindicators, ATP-assessment and/or microbiological culturing), documentation, and preparing reports.
- assuring that all chemicals are ordered, stocked, and maintained in a compliant manner.
- preparing and presenting for approval the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for common cagewash-related activities.
The Cage Wash Technician may have responsibilities at both the Raclin-Carmichael Hall and Galvin facilities. Animal husbandry may also be a part of this position and may involve changing cages/tanks, mopping rooms, restocking supplies, and sanitation in all areas.
This position participates in rotating weekend and holiday coverage of animal care.
NDR is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.
This position participates in rotating weekend and holiday coverage of animal care.
NDR is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- No experience required, but must obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 18 months of start date
Skills:
- Must be competent to prioritize and work with little supervision
- Required to lift 50 lbs., exposure to cleaning chemicals, working in wet environment, must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must have valid driver’s license for transporting animals across campus.
Department
Freimann Animal Care Facility (35035)Department Website
https://freimann.nd.edu/Family / Sub-Family
Research / Lab - ScienceCareer Stream/Level
NIC 2 CoordinatorDepartment Hiring Pay Range
$18 - $22 an hour; commensurate with experiencePay ID
Bi-WeeklyFLSA Status
S3 - FT Non-exempt HourlyJob Category
Service/MaintenanceJob Type
Full-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
- 40 hours/week
- The Cage Wash Technician will participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage of animal care
Job Posting Date (Campus)
09/20/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
09/20/2024Job Closing Date
10/11/2024Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251404Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/35845*Please mention you saw this ad on UCareers.*
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