Position Description

Performs basic duties related to the daily preparation of clean caging to be used in the animal facilities as well as general maintenance and upkeep.

 

Duties include:

• Disassembling and emptying dirty cages
• Loading cage components into cage wash machines
• Unloading cage wash machine
• Loading and unloading sterilizers 
• Reassembling cage components
• Disinfection of animal-related supplies prior to use
• General cleaning and maintenance of cage wash machines and sterilizers
• General cleaning and maintenance of cage wash area
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required; must be able to communicate effectively with and relate to various personnel throughout the University. 

Additional Information

This position is considered to be essential personnel for Harvard Center for Comparative Medicine. Weekend and holiday work may be required as well as attendance during school closures (due to inclement weather and/or other emergencies). 

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values   
https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/campus-culture/mission-community-values-diversity-statement

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.