Animal Science Worker - Cage Wash Job at University of Kansas Medical Center
Department:
RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration
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Cage Wash
Position Title:
Animal Science Worker - Cage Wash
Job Family Group:
University Support Staff
Job Description Summary:
Work involves manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in an animal educational and research unit. Work involves providing sanitary environmental conditions and caring for animals. Work may also include assisting a veterinarian, scientist or other animal professionals in procedures and activities involving animal health and disease; supervising or independently performing a wide range of complex technical procedures and assisting or coordinating work with a professional staff. Some positions may provide leadership or supervision over staff.
Job Description:
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) animal resources are comprised of ~100,000 gross assigned sq. ft. in 4 buildings located on the KUMC campus in Kansas City, KS. The entire centralized animal care program at KUMC was fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) in 1992 and has maintained its accreditation since that time. Laboratory Animal Resources has grown to employ 40 persons and provide services for over 100 investigators and 500 research staff. Under the Team Leader's supervision, performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and some biotechnical procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarian.
Work Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Required Qualifications:
Must be 18 Years of Age. High School Diploma or GED.
3-5 years of relevant work experience may substitute for education.
Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.
Basic computer skills.
Should receive Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 2 years of employment.
Should provide three professional references, including one from a direct supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Animal experience.
Customer-oriented attitude.
Ability to multitask.
Values teamwork.
Values continuing education.
Looking for career growth.
Looking for long-term employment.
Job Duties Outlined:
70% - Cage Washroom Duties Completes cage wash assignments according to standard operating procedures. Operates and maintains cage washers, autoclaves, and sanitizing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of cage wash chemicals. Scrapes and empties pans and cages of soiled bedding. Pre-cleans large animal racks for cage wash machinery. Washes caging equipment and autoclaves food, bedding, water bottles, nestlets, and appropriate covering. Prepares cage orders for LAR staff and researchers. Maintains detailed records of preventive maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer, and autoclave performance tests. Performs preventative maintenance on autoclaves, cage/rack washers, and other equipment. Disposes of waste materials. Sweeps, mops, and disinfects cage wash area at the end of the shift. Receives and stocks feed, bedding, and other supplies in the storage area. Performs scheduled decontaminations in cage wash areas. Cleans and organizes storage areas. Conducts minor equipment and caging repairs.
30% - Janitorial Duties Operates mechanical cleaning equipment. Maintains supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary. Disinfects animal rooms and support areas. Organizes and cleans storage areas. Other Follows supervisor directions for complying with established federal, state, and local regulations relating to laboratory animals and facilities. Follows established health and safety procedures. Follows facility security and traffic flow procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health coverage on day one, dental, vision, employer paid life, LTD, flexible benefits plan, miscellaneous voluntary plans available, paid vacation and sick (begin accruing upon hire), paid holidays, paid discretionary day, paid bereavement leave, paid jury duty leave, military leave, paid parental leave, retirement plan.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$19.00 - $26.60
Minimum
$19.00
Midpoint
$22.80
Maximum
$26.60
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Animal-Science-Worker---Cage-Wash_JR004927 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004927.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration
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Cage Wash
Position Title:
Animal Science Worker - Cage Wash
Job Family Group:
University Support Staff
Job Description Summary:
Work involves manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in an animal educational and research unit. Work involves providing sanitary environmental conditions and caring for animals. Work may also include assisting a veterinarian, scientist or other animal professionals in procedures and activities involving animal health and disease; supervising or independently performing a wide range of complex technical procedures and assisting or coordinating work with a professional staff. Some positions may provide leadership or supervision over staff.
Job Description:
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) animal resources are comprised of ~100,000 gross assigned sq. ft. in 4 buildings located on the KUMC campus in Kansas City, KS. The entire centralized animal care program at KUMC was fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) in 1992 and has maintained its accreditation since that time. Laboratory Animal Resources has grown to employ 40 persons and provide services for over 100 investigators and 500 research staff. Under the Team Leader's supervision, performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and some biotechnical procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarian.
Work Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Required Qualifications:
Must be 18 Years of Age. High School Diploma or GED.
3-5 years of relevant work experience may substitute for education.
Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.
Basic computer skills.
Should receive Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 2 years of employment.
Should provide three professional references, including one from a direct supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Animal experience.
Customer-oriented attitude.
Ability to multitask.
Values teamwork.
Values continuing education.
Looking for career growth.
Looking for long-term employment.
Job Duties Outlined:
70% - Cage Washroom Duties Completes cage wash assignments according to standard operating procedures. Operates and maintains cage washers, autoclaves, and sanitizing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of cage wash chemicals. Scrapes and empties pans and cages of soiled bedding. Pre-cleans large animal racks for cage wash machinery. Washes caging equipment and autoclaves food, bedding, water bottles, nestlets, and appropriate covering. Prepares cage orders for LAR staff and researchers. Maintains detailed records of preventive maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer, and autoclave performance tests. Performs preventative maintenance on autoclaves, cage/rack washers, and other equipment. Disposes of waste materials. Sweeps, mops, and disinfects cage wash area at the end of the shift. Receives and stocks feed, bedding, and other supplies in the storage area. Performs scheduled decontaminations in cage wash areas. Cleans and organizes storage areas. Conducts minor equipment and caging repairs.
30% - Janitorial Duties Operates mechanical cleaning equipment. Maintains supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary. Disinfects animal rooms and support areas. Organizes and cleans storage areas. Other Follows supervisor directions for complying with established federal, state, and local regulations relating to laboratory animals and facilities. Follows established health and safety procedures. Follows facility security and traffic flow procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health coverage on day one, dental, vision, employer paid life, LTD, flexible benefits plan, miscellaneous voluntary plans available, paid vacation and sick (begin accruing upon hire), paid holidays, paid discretionary day, paid bereavement leave, paid jury duty leave, military leave, paid parental leave, retirement plan.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$19.00 - $26.60
Minimum
$19.00
Midpoint
$22.80
Maximum
$26.60
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Animal-Science-Worker---Cage-Wash_JR004927 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004927.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
jeid-aff10c970ee6e64d81a551139f31ce3b
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.