Cagewash Technician II
Baltimore, MD, US, 21224
For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cagewash Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions Team in Baltimore, MD.
As the Cagewash Technician II, you will clean, sanitize, maintain, and repair all animal caging materials and cagewash facilities/equipment as required. Provide support, oversight and troubleshooting in the absence of the Cagewash Foreman.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOPs and quality assurance standards
- Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping
- Sanitizes, maintains, and repairs caging materials as needed. Maintains cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner
- Dispose of waste materials in a safe and thorough manner
- Maintains rack washer, tunnel washers, and autoclaves in proper working order and according to SOPs
- Prepares and submits required written records, charts, logs and inventories.
- Actively interacts with customers as required to resolve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance
- Maintains consistent practice of general company and safety policies and procedures and SDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances
- In the absence of the Cagewash Foreman, is responsible for scheduling the staff, ensuring the work is completed, and that all related paperwork is completed in a timely manner
- Assists the Cagewash Foreman with training the staff, either as re-training, group or new hire training
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma OR GED required
- Minimum 1 year of successful experience in Cagewash facility operations
- Demonstrated proficiency in detergent/disinfectant usage, use of autoclaves, automated washing machines and conveyors, bedding dispensers, and bottle fillers
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair facility equipment
- Demonstrated ability to train new employees to competency in all aspects of facility cagewash performance
The hourly rate for this position is $22/hour.
About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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