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Summary:

The Glassware/Cagewash Support role shall provide glassware and cagewash servicesthat include, but not limited to, receiving, cleaning, sanitizing, sterilizing (whenrequired), drying, and storing glassware/animal caging/animal care and use equipmentusing Government-provided equipment and materials. The Glassware/CagewashTechnician shall independently select and apply appropriate procedures for the supportedtasks. The Glassware/Cagewash Technician shall assist in providing non-routinecleaning/sanitation support, supporting changes in procedure, addressing problems, etc.

Work requires continuous standing and walking on concrete or hard surfaced floors,climbing, working in a bent position, and carrying materials up to 50 pounds. Work, asperformed, exposes incumbent to unpleasant odors and noises. There is a hazard ofburns from washers and autoclaves and skin irritations from cleaning anddecontaminating solutions. This person must wear protective clothing or equipment suchas gloves, a positive air pressure respirator (PAPR), or other personal protectiveequipment, for prolonged periods.

Schedule: Primarily 0800-1630, with flexibility based on research and cleaning demands

Essential Job Functions:

• Processing and storing all soiled glassware and animal care and use equipmentpresented to cagewash.
• Shall process soiled items, store items and document operations.
• Provide same day glassware/cagewash services for all equipment received prior to2:45 PM (1445) unless otherwise approved by the TPOC.
• Shall move equipment and supplies between the dirty side and the clean side ofthe cage wash area
• Shall process, transport, and document the disposal of waste, including general,animal carcasses, medical, pathological, chemical, and radioactive wastes from theanimal care and use areas IAW SOPs. Contract Employee shall renderbiohazardous waste safe by autoclaving or other appropriate means beforeremoval from the animal care and use areas.
• Shall maintain glassware/cagewash areas.
• Shall operate glassware/cagewash equipment and document operations.
• Shall conduct and document all Core Safety duties IAW SOPs. This includes, but isnot limited to, preparing decontaminating solutions, and related materials byweighing and measuring constituents, mixing, sterilizing, and dispensing todesignated areas; cleaning and waxing floors, washing windows, emptying wastecontainers; decontaminating supplies, equipment, salvage, and other materialsbefore removal from infectious areas, or use of decontaminating solutions;collecting, sterilizing, sorting, counting, and exchanging laboratory clothing, shoes,and towels; receiving, storing, and distributing bulk laboratory supplies (PPE,chemicals, feed, bedding, etc.) or large equipment (i.e., caging); and operatingsterilizers (autoclaves).
• Shall perform routine operator/user-level maintenance and repair of all animalcare and use equipment used by Contract Employees IAW SOPs and notify theContract PM when more extensive repairs are necessary.
• Shall monitor certification/maintenance dates on animal care and use equipmentand notify the Contract PM in a timely fashion of certifications that are comingdue.
• Shall conduct and document time/temp and bacteriological monitoring ofautoclave, cagewash and glassware equipment operation IAW SOPs. ContractEmployee shall ensure resolution of any deviations and notify Contract PMimmediately of unresolved deviations.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment on hand and notify the ContractPM of supply and equipment needs.
• Shall receive, inspect, and store each shipment of supplies and equipment IAWSOPs. Shipments shall not be accepted in damaged condition, or it is an incorrecttype, quantity, and quality, or if expired/short dated. Uncrate and assembleequipment on receipt to ensure it is the correct item.
• Shall complete and document all trainings as required to perform tasks IAW SOPsand policies. Contract Employee shall enter documentation of training, experience,and professional certifications into designated systems of record.
• Shall travel to local (75-mile radius) research facilities to observe and learn ordevelop novel approaches to facilitate animal care at USAMRIID, if required by theneeds of the Government with TPOC and COR approval.
• Attend continuing education annually at no additional cost to the Government withprior coordination through the Contract PM.
• Provide training to USAMRIID personnel as requested by TPOC. Some areas ofinstruction may include, but are not limited to, observation of animals, safe workpractices, and procedures and animal husbandry topics of interest in the researchenvironment.
• Shall inform Contract PM of all absences as far in advance as possible.
• Shall promptly report illness or injury, new medications, changes in currentmedications, any changes in health status or foreign travel to the Contract PM.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Apply practical knowledge and technical expertise to resolve problems independently and in cooperation with other personnel.
• Shall work in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, MS Teams, Excel, Outlook and other software systems as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Variable work hours, to include 24/7 coverage, evenings/nights, weekends, Government holidays, and during unforeseen closures or circumstances shall apply, as requested to meet mission requirements.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Secret security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified. *NACLC/ANACI is acceptable if completed within 5 years prior to enrollment.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ALAT certification or higher, as defined by AALAS, is highly recommended prior to or within 18 months of hire.
• Animal husbandry experience in a research setting is highly desirable.

Pay and Benefits

The pay for this position is $20.32 per hour.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.