Animal Technician - Cage Wash, DLAM

Under the direct supervision of the cage wash Prin Animal
Technician (PAT) and in close collaboration with the cage wash Sr. Animal Technician
(SAT), the Animal Technician (AT) performs tasks associated with cage wash and
supply sterilization including coordination of supply transport across
different buildings on campus, as well as equipment checks and troubleshooting.

Salary Range: $26.74 - $31.54 Hourly

All Required:

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving
  record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in
  the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Working knowledge of cage wash equipment included but not
  limited to rack and tunnel washers, bedding dispenses, bedding vacuums, water
  filling stations, and sterilizers
• Knowledge of safety practices in the cage wash are
  including but not limited to ergonomics, thermal and allergy risks.
• Knowledge of all the cage wash areas and the equipment in
  each of them, sufficient to organize, sort and process soiled items, and pack
  and sterilized (when needed) clean equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to lift 50 pound and to push 200-300 pound cage
  racks of animals.
• Ability to drive a car and meet all the requirements to be
  allowed to drive a vehicle owned by DLAM
• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing,
  accurately and timely
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and
  techniques sufficient to maintain a healthful environment.
• Ability to maintain records following proper documentation
  practices
• Computer basic knowledge and skills to complete online
  training sessions as well as to support the SAT/PAT on supply and equipment
  inventory and other information managed through data bases
• AALAS certification at Assistant Lab Animal Technician
  level or higher with one year of animal care experience; or high school
  graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of an animal
  species appropriate to the particular job; or equivalent combination of
  education and experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs,
  Working Instructions, Forms, Training Check list associated with the cage wash
  area
• Ability to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations
  and occasional overtime duties.