Medical College of Wisconsin · 22 hours ago
Facility Support Technician I
The Medical College of Wisconsin is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and community. They are seeking a Facility Support Technician I to provide sanitation and support services for their laboratory animal facility, ensuring compliance with health and welfare policies.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Sanitize, organize and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washer, tunnel washer, bedding dispensers and autoclave. Sanitize corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with policies. Perform maintenance and ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery in cage wash
Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment by obtaining, documenting and comparing data against established standards. Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility
Receive and properly process various shipments from loading dock. Properly package waste materials
Attend in-house training classes to become knowledgeable in laboratory animal facility operations and laboratory animal science
Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors & support areas by using appropriate techniques to promote animal health & welfare and to comply with policies as needed. Care may include specialized, non-conventional areas of the facility
May receive and transport animals using appropriate methods as needed
May provide assistance to Lab Animal Technicians performing in room tasks and acting under the direction of others as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Ability to closely follow established procedures
Strong attention to detail and ability to closely follow established procedures
Critical thinking, resource management, computer and writing skills
No experience required
Preferred
Associate degree or higher
Previous animal handling
Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) at time of hire is preferred
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
Company
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a school in Milwaukee.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.7MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNational Institutes of HealthPaula and Rodger Riney Foundation
2024-07-03Grant
2023-08-17Grant
2022-08-25Grant· $5.9M
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