Description
Grade:  V12-$21.98/hour

The Sr. Cage Wash Service Technician position is based in Temple’s University Laboratory Animal Resources Department (ULAR). The individual filling this position will work on the clean and soiled side of cagewash. Responsibilities include performing high-volume cage cleaning, equipment sanitation, equipment and supply autoclaving, water pouch production, stocking supplies, and performing general facility sanitation duties. The Technician also is assigned work responsibilities in storage and procedure rooms, corridors and on the loading dock. In addition to these responsibilities, the individual will be responsible for training new and rotating employees, ensuring all documentation is completed on time and appropriately, and performing sanitation verification procedures.

Benefits of working at Temple University include:
Great Benefit package
Generous time off 
Parental Leave
Tuition Remission
Dynamic Workforce

Essential Functions:

•    Understand and follow all ULAR SOPs, IACUC policies and guidelines, safety procedures, and Quality Assurance Standards.
•    Prioritize caging equipment supply needs and the processing sequence daily. Perform quality assurance checks on all equipment to ensure that damaged equipment is documented and remove from circulation. 
•    Provide cage wash training for new employees on all cage wash SOPs and procedures. To make sure new employees can perform all cage wash duties with proficiency.
•    Carcasses stored in the cold box on the 4th floor of MRB and the freezer/refrigerator on the 5th floor of MERB are emptied by the Cage Wash Technician. 
•    Dispose of dead animals according to SOPs and policies and placement of appropriate labels on the barrels.
•    Ensure daily documentation is recorded on hallway and all cage wash log sheets.
•    Maintain careful handling of animal caging and support equipment.
•    Maintain the documentation regarding broken equipment to ensure that equipment needs are apparent.
•    Perform routine cleaning, descaling and preventative maintenance on the cage washer and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters, and spray manifolds. 
•    Perform autoclave function test daily and spore testing monthly.
•    Process dirty caging to include breaking down set ups, dumping bedding, adhere to waste weight limits and soaking caging components.
•    Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, including putting bedding into cages, filling water bottles, and autoclaving cages and supplies.
•    Monitor the status of caging equipment production, ensuring that expected quotas are met daily.
•    Confirm at the end of the shift, that all workstations are clear of caging equipment and debris; that all leftover equipment is arranged neatly, floors are cleaned and that each piece of machinery is de-energized.
•    Other duties as assigned to support animal care and welfare.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 
 
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience:
High School/GED and prior experience working with animal caging sanitation and sterilization equipment in private practice, laboratory animal or zoo setting. AALAS ALAT Certification eligible. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
•    Demonstrated experience and proficiency in working with cage wash equipment and operation. 
•    Demonstrated ability to continuously lift 50lbs. 
•    Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to be detail-oriented and to handle multiple tasks. 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early morning’s, holidays, overtime, and weekend hours. 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

This position requires a background check.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

 

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is only considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after receiving the 2nd shot of a primary two-dose vaccine or a single dose primary vaccine shot. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination, or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page. Click here.

 

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

 

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular