CAGE WASH TRAINEE - DIVISION OF ANIMAL RESOURCES (DAR), SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Description :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Learns to perform routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting including cage maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper functioning and maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Operates cage washing and related equipment and ensures that they are in proper working order by cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
• Performs routine start-up and shut down procedures.
• Assists in receiving and storing materials, food and supplies.
• Transports caging supplies between animal rooms and cage wash rooms.
• Maintains sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways and storage areas.
• Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• A high school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated literacy.
• The ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

NOTE : Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option.

Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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