University of Kansas School of Medicine

Cagewash Technician I - LAR

Kansas City Metro Area · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago

Customer SupportResearchCommunicationTime Management

About the role

The entire centralized animal care program at KUMC was fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) in 1992 and has maintained its accreditation since that time.
Laboratory Animal Resources has grown to employ 35 persons and provide services for over 100 investigators and 500 research staff.
This position needs to possess basic computer skills, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.

Operate and maintain cage washers, autoclaves, and sanitizing equipment.
Maintain adequate levels of cage wash chemicals.
Maintain detailed records of preventive maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer, and autoclave performance tests.
Perform preventative maintenance on autoclaves, cage/rack washers, and other equipment.
Perform scheduled decontaminations in cage wash areas.
Pallet, space check for new animal orders, manage animals found in cage wash - cage wash report form, feed and set up animals, etc.
Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Compensation Statement:
Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking.
A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding.
At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding.
At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Receive and stock feed, bedding, and other supplies in the storage area.
Follow established health and safety procedures.
Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.

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