Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned research and educational institution, is seeking an individual for the position of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician/ Cage Washer Technician to uphold strict animal facilities sanitary guidelines and perform daily activities to maintain a clean laboratory environment throughout the facility

• Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment.
• Assist in receiving and storing materials, food and supplies.
• Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting including washer maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper functioning, and maintaining sanitary conditions and daily records.
• Maintain sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways and storage areas. -
• Understand and follow appropriate SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Prepare and submit required cagewash records, charts, logs, and inventories as requested. Uses chemical cleaners, detergents, and disinfectants in the sanitation of equipment and premises.
• Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position provides valuable entry level to working in Laboratory Animal Science, with many various options for growth.

Education: High school or equivalent.

Experience: Experience working with or around laboratory animals is preferred.

Physical: Must be able to lift and carry fifty pounds.
This position requires standing most of the day.

Environmental: Must feel comfortable working around laboratory animals and in areas with elevated environmental noise levels.

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changes.

Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and write to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc.
Other requirements: Must have a valid driver's license; use of personal vehicle required.
Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be a valuable member of our team, join us in maintaining a welcoming and productive environment for groundbreaking scientific research. Please complete the online application found here: Position ID 963

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.


Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $17.37-19.35. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor