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Position Summary
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Operates mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves in accordance with departmental SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and related equipment. Reports promptly any equipment problems to supervisor or manager. • Fills clean animal cages with proper amount and type of bedding and fill clean water bottles. • Conducts daily, weekly and other periodic maintenance of cage wash equipment including conducting and logging quality assurance test. Observes and supports good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and equipment. • Transports animal cages, large equipment, water bottles and feed and bedding supplies within the animal facilities. • Conducts general cleaning and housekeeping of cage wash and service areas, including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames and feed containers. • Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.
Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift 42 lbs and pass a pre-employment physical exam. Appropriate vaccinations and hearing protection and other PPE are required through participation in the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
Job Location/Working Conditions
• Requires extensive safety training. • Stockroom or warehouse. • Alternative work schedules. • Exposure to chemicals. • High noise environment. • Requires protective devices. • Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements. • Exposure to moving machinery. • Exposure to animals.
Physical Effort
• Typically standing or walking. • Typically bending, crouching, stooping. • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing). • Frequent lifting (42 lbs. or more)
Equipment
• Lab/research equipment. • Simple hand tools. • Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.). • Other: Rack washers, tunnel washers, steam autoclaves, water bottle filler stations, pallet jack, etc.
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Benefits Statement
Personal
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weve got you covered. • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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