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About the role:
In this role, you will provide vivarium support by cleaning,
sanitizing, and maintaining all animal caging materials, cagewash
equipment, and vivarium spaces to support scientific research at
Janelia. This will include caging for a variety of laboratory
animal species, including, but not limited to mice, rats, and
zebrafish. Under minimal supervision, the position will be focused
on meeting the needs of the vivarium and exhibiting good time
management. This will support the Janelia researchers conducting
basic science in a dynamic team-oriented environment.
Please note, this is a 3-month temporary position with the
potential to be extended or become permanent based on business
needs.
About the Vivarium:
The Vivarium at Janelia is an AAALAC accredited facility that
supports ground-breaking research in a variety of animal models
(currently with a focus on mice, rats, and zebrafish) and is one of
the highest regarded in the world. Vivarium operations are designed
to enhance scientific progress and impact, while providing
best-in-class welfare for, and responsible use of, laboratory
animals. Our approach involves Vivarium staff working very closely
with our scientists by taking responsibility and ownership of
processes that involve animals, but are not data driven, to allow
researchers to focus on data intensive tasks.
What we provide:
- An opportunity to broaden research experience in a
collaborative environment.
- A team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an
environment of collaboration.
Once trained, flexible schedule
What you’ll do:
- Operate equipment in the cagewash facility; including a rack
washer, robotic index washer and sterilizers, according to safety
guidelines.
- Sanitize, maintain, and repair caging materials as needed.
Maintain cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner, in
adherence with all facility requirements.
- Monitor daily operation of cagewash equipment, including proper
function, and user level maintenance.
- Maintain and record appropriate data for all duties completed.
(e.g. written records, charts, logs and inventories.)
- Assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply
inventories.
- Actively interact with customers as required to resolve
customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide
technical assistance.
- Dispose of animal carcasses, biohazards, and chemical hazards
following established procedures.
- Clean and sanitize facility.
What you bring:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
required.
- One year post high school experience working with mechanical
washing equipment; minimum of six (6) months experience working in
a research animal facility preferred.
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with the ability to make and
meet commitments, and work independently with minimal
supervision.
- Ability to learn tasks quickly and balance multiple
requests.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, rapidly
changing team environment to accomplish mutual goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication, written and verbal,
skills to deal effectively with research scientists, laboratory
technical staff, administrative staff, and management.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended
periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or
arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example
using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word;
ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move
about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the
ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a
laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential
duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for
reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual
basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties,
responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as
an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word
“may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above
are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
Hiring Pay Range
$18.00 - $19.15
Pay Type:
Hourly
The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the
anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of
posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s
qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in
many ways for their contributions to our mission, including
competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans,
time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit
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