TEMP-Lab/Research Support
Cage Wash, Animal Resources
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Contract
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
5h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This role provides essential support services for academic and research laboratories, focusing on the operation and maintenance of equipment, supply management, and performing analyses. Key responsibilities include operating industrial washing equipment, sanitizing animal rooms, and maintaining accurate records within animal research facilities.
Job Summary
Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students. This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users. This position will supervise: NA
Performs routine duties in support of animal research facilities including washing housing components, sanitizing animal rooms, and support areas.
Responsibilities
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
Sanitizes animal caging components, operates industrial washing equipment, sanitizes animal rooms and support areas.
Maintains accurate records including wash cycle reports, environmental conditions, inventory and daily activity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent AND at least one year of related experience.
The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
The ability to push and pull heavy loads.
Ability to work and remain standing for long periods.
Ability to use protective equipment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, practices and standard procedures.
Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.
Updated 5h ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
0-2 years
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
Employment
Contract
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Location, schedule, and role shape
Work setup
Work conditions
Bandwidth profile
Context on the employer
Company snapshot
Company
Georgia Tech
Team size
Growing team
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Georgia Tech is a leading public research university in Atlanta, serving more than 45,000 students across engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. The Institute values academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, ethical leadership, and diverse perspectives, as reflected in its Strategic Plan. With over $1.4 billion in annual research awards, Georgia Tech is a national leader in fields including artificial intelligence, biomedical technology, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Ranked among the top 20 U.S. universities for research and development spending—and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school—Georgia Tech also supports a healthy work-life balance and fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment for faculty and staff.
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TEMP-Lab/Research Support
Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Contract