Animal Technician 2, Sanitation
Company Name:
Yale University
Position Focus:
Provides support services and performs a broad range of duties to support the Sanitation Unit for animal research faculty and staff.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Operates animal care processing equipment according to safety guidelines on either clean or dirty side and/or specific washing center. Detects and reports malfunctioning and/or defective equipment. 2. Transports dirty caging to washing center to disassemble for proper cage wash processing. 3. Fills clean cages with measured amount of animal food and bedding and reassembles caging. 4. Provides clean supplies and equipment to research faculty and staff using animal facilities. 5. Performs cleaning and disinfecting of assigned areas throughout the animal research facilities. 6. May receive and put away supplies in appropriate areas. 7. May act as the driver's helper to assist with moving equipment between facilities. 8. May assist in training and/or instructing staff on sanitation tasks appropriate to level. 9. Maintains accurate departmental support area record keeping. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
One year of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Customer service skills.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Attention to detail.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Organizational and time management skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Oral and written communication skills.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Manual dexterity.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Eligibility and willingness to complete examination by AALAS as an Assistant Lab Animal Technician.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push or pull up to 300 pounds.
Weekend Hours Required?
No
Evening Hours Required?
No
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
Yes
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements:
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a required health screening and/or TB test.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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Original Posting Date: 23-Apr-2014
STARS Requisition number: 25018BR
Department: Animal Resources Ctr
University Job Title: Animal Technician 2, Sanitation
Bargaining Unit: L34
Job Category: Clerical & Technical
Type of Employment: Full Time
Duration Type: Regular
Salary Grade: B
Work Location: Medical School Campus
Worksite Address: 470 Congress Ave
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Yale University
Position Focus:
Provides support services and performs a broad range of duties to support the Sanitation Unit for animal research faculty and staff.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Operates animal care processing equipment according to safety guidelines on either clean or dirty side and/or specific washing center. Detects and reports malfunctioning and/or defective equipment. 2. Transports dirty caging to washing center to disassemble for proper cage wash processing. 3. Fills clean cages with measured amount of animal food and bedding and reassembles caging. 4. Provides clean supplies and equipment to research faculty and staff using animal facilities. 5. Performs cleaning and disinfecting of assigned areas throughout the animal research facilities. 6. May receive and put away supplies in appropriate areas. 7. May act as the driver's helper to assist with moving equipment between facilities. 8. May assist in training and/or instructing staff on sanitation tasks appropriate to level. 9. Maintains accurate departmental support area record keeping. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
One year of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Customer service skills.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Attention to detail.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Organizational and time management skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Oral and written communication skills.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Manual dexterity.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Eligibility and willingness to complete examination by AALAS as an Assistant Lab Animal Technician.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push or pull up to 300 pounds.
Weekend Hours Required?
No
Evening Hours Required?
No
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
Yes
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements:
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a required health screening and/or TB test.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
:
Original Posting Date: 23-Apr-2014
STARS Requisition number: 25018BR
Department: Animal Resources Ctr
University Job Title: Animal Technician 2, Sanitation
Bargaining Unit: L34
Job Category: Clerical & Technical
Type of Employment: Full Time
Duration Type: Regular
Salary Grade: B
Work Location: Medical School Campus
Worksite Address: 470 Congress Ave
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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