Central Services Technician Cagewash

Position: Central Services Technician I - (Cagewash)
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Job Summary

We are seeking an Central Services Technician I (Cagewash) to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Cambridge, MA.

As the Central Services Technician I, you will  be responsible for the overall sanitation of cages and related equipment, including cage wash rooms, feed and bedding rooms, hallways, loading docks and other specific areas. Responsible for receiving feed, bedding and other supplies. All specific duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulations pertaining to federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs pertaining to Good Laboratory Animal Practices.

* Work schedule - Monday-Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Removes dirty bedding and other items from shoe boxes

* Performs cage and other related equipment sanitation

* Flushes water cage manifolds

* Operates washers and ensures that cage washing and related equipment are in proper working order

* Performs daily start-up and shut down procedures of the cage washer

* Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment and other related equipment

* Transports caging and equipment between animal areas and cage wash rooms and vice versa

* Performs sanitation of cage wash rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways, feed, bedding and storage areas

* Organizes and manages documentation

* Removes trash and waste according to safety guidelines

* Read and understand all SOPs related to assigned duties

* Receives and stores animal feed, bedding and supplies; records and files the appropriate information

* Sanitize empty animal room(s) and labs

* Inspect enrichment devices, cages and other items

* Conducts and collects various aseptic sampling for the monitoring of water quality, sanitized animal racks and equipment

* Perform all other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are minimum requirements related to the Central Services Technician I position:

* High School Diploma or G.E.D.

* Zero-six months experience working in a laboratory animal facility performing cage wash duties or working with glassware cleaning or a commercial dishwashing operation or operating large equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of industrial equipment operation safety

* Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws, departmental SOPs and regulations pertaining to Good Laboratory Animal Practices. Initiative for solving minor problems

* Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

* Fundamental knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and Email)

* Must be able to represent Laboratory Animal Services department in a professional manner

The pay range for this position is $21.39 - $23.50 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic in sourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio…