Supervisor, Vivarium Operations - Cage Wash

Location: Tarrytown

The Velocigene team is seeking a Cage Wash Supervisor to join their innovative
 and collaborative group. This position reports directly to the Cage Wash
 Manager. As Cage Wash Supervisor you will assist management in the daily
 operation of the Regeneron Vivarium’s cage wash and loading dock operations.
 Ensuring all caging and equipment are sanitized and processed according to
 regulatory standards and internal SOPs. This position is also responsible for
 the basic oversight and support of waste streams, supply receipt, inventory
 maintenance and multiple areas associate with dirty-side operations. You will
 act as a liaison with animal care staff, management, EHS and Facilities to
 provide support and ensure all areas of the cage wash and loading dock are
 properly maintained and running smoothly. A Typical Day in the Role Might Look
 Like:
Oversee daily operations, including the processing of caging materials,
 autoclaving supplies, routine maintenance of machines and staff oversight.
 Schedule, train, mentor, and evaluate cage wash personnel. Perform daily quality
 assurance checks and document results. Able to address or report all deviations
 in a timely manner. Assist management in creating weekly schedules and filling
 service requests. Ensure adequate staffing and coverage for all shifts and
 assist when needed. Understand and follow all policies and procedures to ensure
 compliance with state, local and federal agencies, including adherence to the
 “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals”. Working with internal
 Facilities Operations group to maintain facility, equipment and troubleshoot
 equipment malfunctions and alarms. Monitor and maintain rack washers, robotic
 cage washing systems, bulk autoclaves, tabletop autoclaves, dump stations, water
 flush systems, chemical dispensing systems and other associated operational
 equipment. Adherence to internal EHS guidelines and ability to readjust
 operations as guidelines evolve. Order, receive and maintain inventory of
 supplies such as bedding, chemicals, PPE, caging, caging components, feed and
 enrichment. Manage daily workflow of reusable PPE stocking, collection and
 laundry pickup. Coordinate equipment repairs, including coordination with
 vendors. Maintain areas as “inspection ready” at all times. Operate under and
 enforces strict adherence to safety protocols, biosecurity measures, proper use
 of PPE and institutional SOPs to ensure safe a working environment at all times.
 Maintain support areas such as, feed rooms, necropsy rooms, animal receiving
 rooms, chemical storage and supply storage rooms. This Job Might Be for You If
 You:
Have an interest in science and enjoy hands-on work. Thrive in a team
 environment, can collaborate effectively, and work independently when needed.
 Have excellent verbal, written, time management, organizational and
 communication skills. Have a strong attention to detail and can follow
 procedures accurately. Are comfortable asking questions, providing feedback, and
 taking initiative. A High School Diploma or equivalent technical certification
 is required. Two or more years of experience operating in a lead role in a cage
 wash environment. AALAS certification at the ALAT level, or equivalent years of
 working experience. Strong understand of sanitation procedures and the use of
 traditional cleaning chemicals typically used in a cage wash setting. Strong
 leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities. Basic ability to use
 Outlook, email, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and internal IT applications.
 The ability to stand for long periods of time, perform repetitive motions, work
 around chemicals and operate in an environment that may get wet, have elevated
 temperature and mechanical noise. Perform physical duties such as breaking down
 pallets, disassembling caging and equipment, processing bulk supplies and moving
 large drums of chemicals. Operation of a forklift, electric pallet jack, bulk
 bedding hoist and other associated equipment necessary to maintain operations.
 Work Environment:
This position involves physical demands, including but not
 limited to:
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