We are looking to recruit a Cage Wash Technician to join our team to provide a high level of care and hygiene to laboratory animals used in medical research. The successful candidate will provide a service to maintain the facility and selected areas. You will be responsible for helping with autoclaving of equipment, sterilisation, stock control and supplies.
Basic Requirements:
- 3 GCSE passes or equivalent including general literacy and numeracy
- Experience working with cleaning machinery (automated and not) and equipment is desirable
- Knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments would be useful
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Practical experience working within a research environment is desirable but not essential
- Experience with health and safety standards and implementation are advantageous
- Comfortable working alone or within a larger team depending on the task
- Ability to organise/prioritise workload
- Follow and maintain a meticulous level of sterilisation protocols including the use of autoclaving equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- General cleaning, housekeeping and upkeep of the animal facility.
- Perform cleaning and sterilisation of animal cages and equipment by operating large washers, autoclaves and fumigation/decontamination chambers.
- Preparation of procedure rooms/operating theatres and sterilisation of equipment.
- Disposal of waste material, special waste and animal carcases, in a compliant and safe manner.
- Carry out basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reports.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and quality assurance purposes to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation.
