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Lead Cagewash Technician 1 1

Req ID #: 225600

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

About this job

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cagewash Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cagewash Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD. 

As the Lead Cagewash Technician, you will provide quality assurance and control, in addition to coordinating preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as prioritizing workload on the assigned side to ensure daily goals are met and the integrity of the research is maintained. 

Additional responsibilities include: 

  • Maintains facility equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance on cagewash and autoclaves, including routine inspection of cleaning filters and roto-arms. 
  • Responsible for conducting trouble shooting on the equipment and reporting any problems to the Cagewash Supervisor. If necessary, communicating directly with the manufacturers on problems with the equipment. 
  • In the absence of the Cagewash Supervisor, is responsible for scheduling the staff, ensuring work and all related paperwork is completed. 
  • Sanitize, maintain, and repair animal caging materials as needed and ensure cagewash facilities are kept clean and organized 
  • Other tasks may include assisting with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories 
  • Prepare and submit required written records, charts, logs, and inventories. 
  • Assist with training and redirection of workload as necessary to ensure a cohesive team and that daily goals are met. 
     
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About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

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