Oregon Health & Science University

Welcome page

Laborer 1_Equipment Processing Tech

Job Locations US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID
2021-14633
Position Category
Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Type
AFSCME union represented
Department
Comparative Medicine
Salary Range
$19.78 - $26.38/per hour
FTE
1.00
Schedule
Monday through Friday
Hours
7:00am to 3:30pm
HR Mission
Research
Drug Testable
Yes

Department Overview

The Department of Comparative Medicine provides for the health and welfare needs, care, and housing of research animals throughout the OHSU central and waterfront campuses. As well as supporting the research innovations of the OHSU investigators.

Function/Duties of Position

**New hires are eligible for up to a $1,500 hiring bonus**

 

The Equipment Processing Technician is expected to acquire an understanding of the regulations, guidelines and departmental standard operating procedures pertaining to the care and use of laboratory animals.


The Equipment Processing Technician 1 performs routine duties associated with sanitation, preparation, maintenance and sterilization of caging and equipment used for housing over 50,000 research animals. The Equipment Processing Technician 1 also has responsibilities including laundry, housekeeping, stocking supplies, transport and delivery of laboratory animals, caging and equipment.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Possess and maintain a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license
  • Experience operating power equipment, driving vehicles
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others
  • Ability to operate equipment such as cage washers, pallet jacks, and autoclaves
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with sanitation processes
  • Knowledge of how diseases are spread

Additional Details

Apply here online. Be sure to attach a resume.

 

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dirty animal bedding, animal waste and fluids. Working within a designated biohazard area and safely handling of caging from animals that have been dosed with infectious agents and hazardous chemicals. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate or as required. Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary. Exposure to cleaning agents (bleach, acid, hot water). Working in warm humid environments where water and steam are present.

 

Physical Demands & Equipment Usage: 

Sufficient physical strength, agility and mobility to move caging of various sizes, shapes and weights through corridors and elevators. Sufficient physical strength and agility to move objects weighing up 10 lbs repeatedly while bending, twisting and lifting, and sustained physical ability to life objects up to 50 lbs. Sufficient physical strength to stand for long periods of time. Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed