Facility Support Technician II

Position Description:

Serve on facility support team that provides comprehensive sanitation, shipping/receiving and facility support services to facilitate successful achievement of the BRC's mission in alignment with the BRC's vision and values and in a manner consistent with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Train and mentor less experienced team members to assist in their mastery of essential skills and knowledge and facilitate efficient program operations.

Primary Functions

• Sanitize cages, equipment, corridors, animal rooms and support areas using appropriate techniques per standard operating procedures. Operate rack washers, tunnel washers, bedding dispensers, vacuum bedding disposal system, autoclaves, floor cleaning machines and pallet jack. Empty garbage dumpster and operate trash compactor. Properly package waste materials to be sent for incineration.
• Perform routine and intermediate maintenance and ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery.
• 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. Troubleshoot problems and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Receive, properly process and distribute various shipments to/from BRC loading dock. Properly handle and distribute incoming animal shipments.
• Under the guidance of the BRC Training Staff, provide ongoing on-the-job training to Animal Health Technician or Facility Support Technician Is, ensuring duties are performed in a manner that is consistent with established policies and regulations.
• Assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories.
• Cross-train in related and provide coverage for team lead as needed.
• Assist in providing on-going compliance with policy and procedures and provide feedback in the development of policies and procedures. Actively participate in continuous improvement. Assist with special projects under the direction of others as needed.
• Participate in unit/department education to become more knowledgeable in research animal science.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of proper methods of facility and equipment support operations. Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks. Ability to work productively in a cooperative team setting. Exhibit personal accountability in completion of tasks. Excellent communication skills. Ability to closely follow established procedures and instruct others. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, accuracy and attentiveness to detail required. Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and mobile device operation. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Compassion, patience, and endurance.

Preferred Schedule:



Coverage during core business hours (M-F 6:00a - 4:00p), daily overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

Position Requirements:

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years

Preferred Education: Associate Degree or higher

Preferred Experience: Cage wash and support operations in a laboratory animal facility or similar environment, large equipment maintenance, training

Field: Manufacturing, Maintenance or related

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