Cleaner - Preclinical Research - Temporary - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

We currently have a
Temporary Full-time (until approx. Jan 2024) opportunity for a
Cleaner in the
Preclinical Research at our
Bayview Campus.

**Hours of Work:
Weekdays:
Days, 8 hrs; as per schedule

Summary of Duties
To perform variety of tasks according to specific preclinical research vivarium standard operating procedure such as:

Provide knowledge of detergent-disinfectant usage and operating knowledge of sanitation and sterilization equipment including autoclaves, automated cage washing machines and conveyors, bottle fillers, bedding dump stations, etc.
Skill to operate and maintain mechanical equipment: Autoclaves, cage washers, vehicles, janitorial equipment, etc.
Incumbent will be responsible for cleaning/repairs of cages/enclosures and related ancillary equipment. No direct contact with live laboratory animals.
General maintenance and cleaning of cage wash area and throughout corridors of the facility.

Qualifications/Skills

Minimum of Grade 10 education
Ability to read, write and speak English
WHMIS Training required
Previous experience with cage wash, bottle wash and autoclaves an asset
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
No history of animal related allergies
Able to lift 50 lbs. and to execute repetitive tasks on a routinely basis
Minimum of 1 year experience in Preclinical Research
Must be comfortable working alone in following conditions: constant exposure to possible allergens, including but not limited to animal waste, dirty bedding, animal hair, dander, dust, steam, in an enclosed, confined area

Human Resources
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series);
AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.