HCSS Animal Attendant (Cage Wash Processing)
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REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High school or equivalent. No experience required. Candidate must have a 2-step TB skin test prior to starting work. Proof of successful completion is required.
EQUIPMENT:
Industrial type cage and rack washers, autoclaves, pallet jacks, animal caging and racks.
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Support equipment used in a laboratory animal science multi-species facility and standard office equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:
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Standard research facility environment.
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Able to lift 50 pounds.
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Work weekends, holidays, and some overtime when needed.
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Frequent contact with animal allergens, such as hair and dander.
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Frequent exposure to animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and chemicals used in the cleaning process.
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Possible contact with zoonotic diseases and or research materials could be hazardous to a fetus.
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Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.
*This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing (the in-house staffing agency). Therefore, no benefits are associated with this position.
