Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Sanitizes animal research procedure labs and supports spaces according to departmental SOPs and in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service. Stocks feed, bedding, and laboratory supplies including personnel protective equipment. Contributes to the quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conducts and documents general cleaning and housekeeping of support spaces and unoccupied holding rooms including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames, in accordance with departmental SOPs and in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service.
- Observes and supports good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and heavy equipment such as floor machines, pallet jacks and motorized equipment handling large heavy equipment.
- Promptly reports any equipment problems to supervisor or manager.
- Receives, processes, labels and rotates shipments of animal feed, beddings and other supplies.
- Transports animal cages, water bottles, feed and bedding supplies within the animal facilities.
- Fills clean animal cages with proper amount of bedding and fills clean water bottles.
- Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Requires extensive safety training.
- Stockroom or warehouse.
- Alternative work schedules.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- High noise environment.
- Requires protective devices.
- Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
- Exposure to moving machinery.
Physical Effort:
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Frequent lifting (30 lbs. or more).
Equipment:
- Simple hand tools.
- Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute, Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months - Purina Institute
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Cleaning Equipment, Concern for Quality, Floor Scrubbing Machines, Lifting Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Optimism, Pallet Jack Operations, Physical Abilities, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Sterilizing Equipment
Grade
R02-H
Salary Range
$15.25 - $20.29 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
