Animal Cage Washer

The Johns Hopkins University Research Animal Resources department is seeking a (Casual) Animal Cage Washer . The Animal Cage Washer will be responsible for providing a clean and sterilized living environment for research animals.Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Operates mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves and other sanitizing equipment.

Maintains adequate levels of cage wash chemicals.

Pre-cleans large animal cages for cage wash machinery.

De-scales rabbit pans.

Prepares clean rodent cages for autoclaving to include food, bedding, water bottles and appropriate covering.

Loads assembled cages onto transport racks in preparation for sterilization by steam autoclave.

Loads, operates and unloads steam autoclaves.

Places processed bedding, feed and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages.

Maintains detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer and autoclave performance tests.

Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on autoclaves and cage washers.

Disposes waste materials.

Sweeps, mops and disinfects cage wash areas at the end of each shift and takes all trash to dumpster.

Receives and stocks feed and bedding in storage area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Able understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.

Read and write to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc.

Capable of understanding and following safety practices.

Interacts and works with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work under environmental conditions that require the use of safety equipment.

Will lift bedding, bags of feed, operate cage washer, tunnel washer, sterilizer, and cage prep.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Stand, walk, or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.

Lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. These employees shall become members of the Bargaining Unit if this employment continues beyond four months. The university will notify the employees’ union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.Classified Title: BU Animal Cage Washer-SSRJob Posting Title (Working Title): Animal Cage WasherRole/Level/Range: USKILLD4/01/BUStarting Salary Range: $16.72 per hour, increases to $19.67 after 12 monthsEmployee group: Full TimeSchedule: TBD Weekends RequiredExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: ​​​​​​​SOM Admin Research Animal ResourcesPersonnel area: School of MedicinePlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion (https://diversity.jhu.edu/roadmap-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) .Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.Equal Opportunity Employer:Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.