Autoclave, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Laundry, Loading/Unloading, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
Clean side cage wash duties:
- Unload cage wash machines.
- Assemble clean caging.
- Prepare clean cages for autoclaving.
- Load dryers and fold clean facility laundry.
- Clean cage wash support areas.
- May assist with the repair of caging.
- May assist with rack changes.
Dirty side cage wash duties:
- Breakdown caging and dump dirty bedding.
- Hose down caging and load cage wash machines with equipment.
- Remove facility trash.
- Autoclave hazardous waste.
- Load washes with dirty facility laundry.
- Clean cage wash support areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to perform work that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, standing and walking.
- Able to perform work that requires reaching overhead, pushing and pulling equipment.
- Able to perform repetitive hand motions (dumping and filling caging, loading and unloading racks, autoclaves, and tunnel washer).
- Able to work in a wet and humid environment in the dirty side cage wash area.
- Able to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.
- Able to work in environments where noise levels require shouting to be heard when tunnel washers are in operation; hearing protection is provided.