Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Under close supervision, the Assistant Animal Technician
(Cage Wash) performs tasks to support the cage wash areas on campus, including
but not limited to cage scrapping, cage and accessories washing, and packing.
Salary Range: $26.69 – 35.19 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability
to lift 50 pounds and to push 200-300-pound cage racks of animals. - Ability
to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, accurately and timely - Basic
computer knowledge and skills to complete online training sessions - Knowledge
of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs, Working Instructions, Forms,
Training Checklists associated with the cage wash area - Ability
to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime
duties
Preferred (training will be provided):
- 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 clean equipment in an
efficient and safe manner. - Knowledge
of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain
a healthful environment. - Ability
to maintain records following proper documentation practices