Laboratory Assistant Cage Wash - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Health Sciences Laboratory Animal Services:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Oct 30, 2023

Closing Date

Nov 13, 2023

Hourly Rate

$ $24.50

Grade

Hours

**Up to 40 per wk
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of 6 months from the date of hire.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty
Health Sciences Laboratory Animal Services (HSLAS) provides research support services in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD).

HSLAS supports over 100 Principle Investigator groups in five distinct animal facilities under the guidelines from the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC).

HSLAS supports the FoMD through effective, comprehensive services ranging from researcher training, animal procurement and transport services, high quality animal health care and provision of bio-secure animal caging supplies/equipment.

Position
The Research Support Technician supports the University's research mission by providing significant expertise to support animal care and use.

As a key member of an integrated research support team, this role supports FoMD research by providing support services related to clean/appropriate cage systems and supplies, biological monitoring/control and well-maintained facilities.

The duties of this position are various and multifaceted, and require significant team work in a highvolume fastpaced environment.
Support of animal research requires detailed knowledge of current University policy and procedures and the CCAC guidelines.
Provides support services including cage preparation for animal rooms, cage cleaning of dirty equipment from the animal rooms, laundry services within HSLAS facilities
Maintenance of the facility change rooms/washrooms and general access floors not maintained by Central Facilities and Operations

Duties
ACTIVITY #- WASH AREA CLEAN/DIRTY SIDE

Visually monitor cages and other material that has been through the cage or rack washer and inspect it for cleanliness.
Fill cages with appropriate bedding material for the particular species
Ensure equipment is running appropriately and report any malfunctioning equipment
Prepare caging and equipment as per requests

ACTIVITY #- FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Maintenance and stocking of staging areas
Facility cleaning of all general access areas
Ensure disinfectants are available at all entry points
Cleaning and polishing of Stainless steel throughout the facility
Cleaning and restocking of supplies in washrooms
Movement of equipment and supplies
Use of floor machine to wash general facility access floors

ACTIVITY # - LAUNDRY

Collection and processing of HSLAS laundry
Process and preparation of contract services laundry
General cleanup of laundry area

ACTIVITY #- ADDITIONAL DUTIES - VARIABLE

Assist the area Operations Supervisor or Area Unit Coordinator with special projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent required
Current WHMIS certification and handling of chemical agents an asset
Ability to monitor equipment
Able to lift up to 25 Kg
Knowledge on the safe handling of biohazards
Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Working knowledge of general office equipment and computers including MS Office and/or Google Applications
Able to work with a variety of different people with various backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications