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176331 Animal Care Washroom Technician , Boston, MA, 13-Week Contract
Sigma, Inc., is looking for an Animal Care Washroom Technician to work on-site at Boston, MA.
Shift timings: 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM Monday to Friday 40 hours/week
covid+ booster required
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the sanitation of all cage components and related equipment.
• Processes equipment through mechanical cage, rack, bottle or tunnel washers according to standard operating procedures as well as guidelines set forth in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Reports to the Supervisor of the Animal Facilities.
• Processes all animal cage components and related equipment through mechanical cage, bottle, rack or tunnel washers.
• Ensures proper sanitation using standard temperature assurance indicators and reports any failures immediately to the Supervisor.
• Processes all waste bedding material using either a vacuum bedding disposal or HEPA filtered bedding disposal unit.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment when handling waste bedding.
• Operates mechanical cage wash units according to department standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Reports all deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor.
• Stages cage components into units using appropriate bedding and enrichment material.
• Ensures that cage components are excellent working condition and reports and deficits to the Supervisor immediately.
• Operates steam autoclaves to sterilize equipment as required. Ensures proper sterilization using cycle assurance indicators.
• Records all results on the Autoclave Assurance Log. Reports failures immediately to the Supervisor.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Would consider someone with janitorial person- no exp with animal, teachable.
• No weekend requirements.
• Local Candidates only. Must be able to work well as part of a team and follow detailed instruction and carry through with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work under conditions of odors, heat, humidity.
• Must be able to routinely lift weights of 50lbs.
• Must not be overly allergic to animals so as to affect ability to work with laboratory animals.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience with operation of mechanical cage wash equipment.
• Familiarity and experience maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for animals.