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Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · 1 day ago

Logistics Tech I

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.23/hr - $24.36/hr

2+ years exp

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is a leading organization in biomedicine focused on human genetics and disease research. This role is responsible for logistics and inventory related to cage wash processing in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring compliance with sanitization standards and operational procedures.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsLife Science

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operates mechanical cage wash units, bulk steam sterilizers, decontamination equipment and material-transfer vacuum systems according to standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions

Develops and implements standard operating procedures to provide a safe environment and quality supplies

Documents, organizes and maintains preventative maintenance records and manufacturer specification materials

Processes all animal cage components & related equipment through mechanical cage, bottle, rack or tunnel washers

Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of sanitization chemicals

Oversight of bulk bedding silos

Maintains fixed equipment filters, air-handler and cage-top filters

Performs quality assurance monitoring and record-keeping ensuring proper sanitation

Must have an in-depth understanding of equipment maintenance, washing equipment operation and safety components, cleaning and sterilization cycles

Ensures compliance with required regulations and consistently follows program and institutional procedures and policies

Must be able to troubleshoot and report mechanical failures immediately to management

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Cage wash operationEquipment maintenanceAALAS certificationQuality assurance monitoringEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or GED

at least 2 years employed in a vivarium operations position

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with facilities and research staff as well as vendors

Weekend and holiday work may be required

Must work well independently and as a cross-functional team-member

This position qualifies as an essential employee

Employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of an occupational health assessment for working with laboratory animals

Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs and push/pull up to 300lbs

Preferred

AALAS certification

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

At least 13 paid holidays

Winter closure

Paid time off

Parental and family care leave

Employee assistance program

Company

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

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The Broad Institute brings together a diverse group of individuals from across its partner institutions — undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professional scientists, administrative professionals, and academic faculty.

Founded in 2003

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees