Cage Wash Technician

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Day (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview Clean and sanitize animal caging and accessory equipment.

What you will do

• 1) Perform routine cleaning, descaling, and preventative maintenance on the cage washers and autoclaves, including checking and cleaning filters and spray manifolds.
• 2) Process clean caging and accessory equipment appropriately, including putting bedding into cages and autoclaving cages and supplies.
• 3) Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility.
• 4) Understand and follow appropriate SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guide­lines.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required

Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of disinfectant use and operating knowledge of autoclaves, cagewashers, conveyer belts, bedding dispensers, bottle fillers and high pressure & steamcleaning devices preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - - Preferred or
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - - Preferred or
• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

$24.02 - $27.03 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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