What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cage Wash Technician position at The McConnell Group, Inc?
The McConnell Group (TMG), www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full-time CAGEWASH TECHNICIAN to provide support in a university animal facility. The Cagewash Technician is expected to be on site from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday-Friday.
Position Duties:
- Handling animal cages and waste
- Dumping/prepping cages for cage washing
- Operating the cage washer and/or cabinet washer
- Preparing clean cages (both disposable and regular caging) and autoclaving supplies
- Keeping track of cage inventory and communicating with leadership to ensure a ready supply of cage components
- Running bioindicators as needed to validate sanitization processes
- Conducting basic facility maintenance to include sweeping, mopping, stocking supplies, and laundry
- Ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment per company and university policies
- Properly and routinely using protective gear, such as safety shoes, scrubs, goggles, and hearing protection, as needed
- Keep up to date with training and policy changes
Minimum Qualification:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Familiarity with Windows computers, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google suite (Gmail, Google Chat, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Google Calendar, Google Drive)
- Must be capable of passing lab safety and other training courses
- Pass a pre-hire background check and drug screening
- Must be able to stand, sit, twist, pull, push, and lift with ease
- Must be able to operate heavy machinery and lift items weighing 30 pounds
Compensation/Benefits:
Benefits: The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.
The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence.
The McConnell Group uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to The McConnell Group, Attention: HR, 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 240, Landover, MD 20785.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.
