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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview
This role is responsible for providing a variety of animal husbandry services as assigned.

This position will maintain animal research facility ancillary support spaces (bedding machine, RO water system, feed and bedding storage, cleaning and disinfection equipment and supplies), and provides logistical support for Department of Veterinary Resources [DVR] vivaria. Assist Technical Operations Supervisor with scheduling and execution of described maintenance and other projects as it pertains to maintaining cleanliness of the DVR vivaria.

This role will also be familiar with the day-to-day activities, employees, and concerns within the facilities.

What you will do

Maintain animal research facility ancillary support spaces (bedding machine, RO water system, feed and bedding storage, cleaning and disinfection equipment and supplies)
Provides logistical support for Department of Veterinary Resources [DVR] vivaria.
Logistical Support:
1) Receive equipment, supplies, and animal deliveries from loading dock, and deliver to appropriate areas.
2) Manage and rotate feed and bedding stock. Manage storage closets, cleaning and disinfection supplies.
3) Manage waste streams inside animal facilities and coordinate wit outside vendors for waste removal.
4) Complete intra-facility animal transports. Load, unload, and operate DVR transport vehicle. Will assist with vehicle maintenance and inspection.
5) Accompany CHOP support personnel (Facilities, Building Systems Operations [BSO]) and vendors or contractors to requested areas as needed.
Facility Support:
1) Maintain ancillary spaces of animal facilities.
2) Stock personal protective equipment.
3) Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility.
4) Understand, follow, and maintain compliance with all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] safety procedures, regulatory, and quality assurance guidelines.
5) Complete all training as instructed.
Performs cage wash duties as assigned.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications

At least one (1) year of experience in an animal research facility, laboratory animal or zoo animal environment Preferred
At least one (1) year of logistics experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate a company vehicle and/or be insured on a CHOP policy. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Driver's License - Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles - within 12 months - Required
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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