High Containment Operations Associate

Description

Hrs/Wk:  20.00

Short-term coverage

POSITION SUMMARY

In this temporary and part-time position the new hire will be part of the high containment operations group. They will help ensure the smooth functioning of our biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) laboratories.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support daily high containment operations, maintain laboratory and equipment readiness, restock protective equipment (PPE), handling and decontaminating biohazardous waste.
• Prepare and update compliance activity reports.
• Coordinate maintenance with laboratory users to minimize work disruption.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• High Containment Operations.
• BSL-3 users.
• ABSL-3 users.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or higher
• Understanding of basic scientific concepts
• Knowledge of basic computer operation including working with Microsoft office (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Ability to work in a team
• Prior experience in a research lab is desirable but not required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in a research lab is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of basic computer operation including working with Microsoft office (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Basic understanding of biological concepts such as infection, sterility, decontamination.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• The position involves lifting weights of up to 50 lbs.
• The employee will have to wear a Powered Purified Air Respirator (PAPR) for 3-5 hours.
• The employee will have to wear protective coveralls for 3-5 hours.
• The employee may have to stand for 2-3 hours wearing the above-mentioned PPE.
• The employee may have to shower after working in the laboratory.
• The employee will work in areas where viruses and animals infected with viruses may be present.
• The employee may have to climb up and down the stairs.
• The employee will be drug tested to be compliant with the Federal Select Agent program. Marijuana is not an exempt drug in this program.
• The ability to bend and lift things from the ground.

What will the resource be working with, or, have exposure to?:

• Animal Handlers
• Biohazardous Agent work (such as menigiditis, staph aureus, Lenti Virus, streph pneumoniae)
• Clinical Research Unit facility
• Respirator use
• Unscreened blood, human tissue or human cell lines

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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