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<div><div>Cagewash Technician I - LAR</div> 

Department: 
RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration 
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Cage Wash 
 
Position Title: 
Cagewash Technician I - LAR 
 
Job Family Group:
 
University Support Staff 
 
Job Description Summary: 
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) animal resources are comprised of ~100,000 gross assigned sq. ft. in 4 buildings located on the KUMC campus in Kansas City, KS. The entire centralized animal care program at KUMC was fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) in 1992 and has maintained its accreditation since that time. Laboratory Animal Resources has grown to employ 35 persons and provide services for over 100 investigators and 500 research staff. Under Team Leader supervision, performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and cage cleaning procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarian. This position needs to possess basic computer skills, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies. 
 
Job Description: 
 
Key Roles and Responsibilities: 
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Complete cage wash assignments according to standard operating procedures.</li><li>
Operate and maintain cage washers, autoclaves, and sanitizing equipment.</li><li>
Maintain adequate levels of cage wash chemicals.</li><li>
Scrape and empty pans and cages of soiled bedding.</li><li>
Pre-clean large animal racks for cage wash machinery.</li><li>
Wash caging equipment and autoclaves food, bedding, water bottles, nestlets, and appropriate covering.</li><li>
Prepare cage orders for LAR staff and researchers.</li><li>
Maintain detailed records of preventive maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer, and autoclave performance tests.</li><li>
Perform preventative maintenance on autoclaves, cage/rack washers, and other equipment.</li><li>
Receive and stock feed, bedding, and other supplies in the storage area.</li><li>
Perform scheduled decontaminations in cage wash areas.</li><li>
Clean and organize storage areas.</li><li>
Conduct minor equipment and caging repairs.</li><li>
Observe and improve others' techniques, equipment operation.</li><li>
Pallet, space check for new animal orders, manage animals found in cage wash - cage wash report form, feed and set up animals, etc.</li><li>
Dispose of waste materials.</li><li>
Sweep, mop, and disinfect cage wash area at the end of the shift.</li><li>
Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.</li><li>
Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.</li><li>
Organize and clean storage areas.</li><li>
Follow established health and safety procedures.</li><li>
Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.</li><li>
Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.</li><li>
Follow written and verbal instructions.</li><li>
Learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.</li></ul> 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 
Work Environment 
<ul><li>
Move 50 pounds with or without accommodation.</li>
Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator as needed. 
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</li></ul> 
 
Required Qualifications 
 
Education: 
<ul><li>
High school diploma/GED equivalent.</li></ul> 

Work Experience: 
<ul><li>
Experience using computer applications.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Work Experience: 
<ul><li>
Prior experience with animals.</li></ul> 

Skills 
<ul><li>
Customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
Multitasking, time management and organizational skills. 
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</li></ul> 
 
Required Documents 
 
Resume 
Cover Letter 
 
Comprehensive Benefits Package: 
 
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html 
 
Employee Type:
 
Regular 
 
Time Type:
 
Full time 
 
Rate Type:
 
Hourly 
 
Compensation Statement: 
 
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
 
 
Pay Range: 
$21.09 - $28.47 
Minimum 
$21.09 
Midpoint 
$24.78 
Maximum 
$28.47 
 
Application Instructions: 
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Cagewash-Technician-I-LAR_JR009043 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009043. 
 
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered. 
 
About KU Medical Center: 
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu. 
 
Benefits: 
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
 
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination 
 
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