Central Services Technician I - (Cagewash)

Removes dirty bedding and other items from shoe boxes.,Performs cage and other related equipment sanitation.,Flushes water cage manifolds.,Operates washers and ensures proper working order of cage washing and related equipment.,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.,Reads and understands all SOPs related to assigned duties.,Receives and stores animal feed, bedding and supplies; records and files the appropriate information.,Sanitizes empty animal room(s) and labs.,Inspects enrichment devices, cages and other items.,Conducts and collects various aseptic sampling for the monitoring of water quality, sanitized animal racks and equipment.,Performs all other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.,Zero-six months experience working in a laboratory animal facility performing cage wash duties, working with glassware cleaning, in a commercial dishwashing operation, or operating large equipment.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.