Operations Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Laboratory Services (OLAR)

Job Title: Operations Technician Specialist

Position #:00825095 - Requisition #:34268

Job Summary:

OLAR provides routine and specialized care for a wide variety of species of large and small laboratory animals, which are used by scientists for biomedical research and education in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. This position ensures appropriate sanitation of the general use areas, laboratory procedure space, dock and hallways in a secure vivarium as well as the cage wash areas. This position will be responsible for stocking and inventory control of personal protective equipment, general use supplies, laundry, and cleaning supplies. This position will ensure appropriate trash removal from the facilities. This position will be responsible for the removal, sorting, weighing, and preparation of carcasses for pick up by the appropriate disposal vendor. This position is responsible for washing and providing sterile caging for the facility. This position will be responsible for monitoring the facilities' pest control program and keeping logs. This position may procure animal feed, bedding, and supplies from appropriate support areas and transports to required sites and may operate a university vehicle. Finally, this position will be responsible for performing cage wash operations.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Operations Technician Specialist, they are able to adequately learn various job duties throughout all OLAR run animal facilities (RC-1, R2, PR2, BDC, and DT). They are required to transport caging and equipment between OLAR and off-site facilities utilizing a department vehicle. They are cross-trained in other job duties as needed, such as: operation of cage wash facilities/equipment, materials handler, and general labor responsibilities. They are expected to be able to manage time between facilities, including adjusting assignments with Operations IIs and supervisors, as needed. When little or no work is assigned, they are able to communicate with supervisors/managers and work with leaders in the respective facilities to assist others or complete projects. They are expected to communicate facility problems/concerns to lead and supervisor so that any needed facility support/needs/corrections are immediately addressed.

This Operations Technician Specialist position is a full-time position that will perform a variety of duties to include but not limited to:

• Maintains and cleans facility procedure rooms, docks, laundry room, and corridors.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies in multiple areas.
• Ensures that waste containers are emptied when full and placed in the appropriate waste stream.
• Ensures that facility generated laundry is washed, dried, folded, and delivered to the appropriate locations.
• Performs upkeep of disinfection stations and disinfection bottles.
• Performs collections from laboratory areas of animal carcasses.
• Removes all animal carcasses from refrigerators/freezers and ensures that they are sent to the appropriate waste stream. In addition, must thaw and clean carcass freezers on a scheduled time period.
• Must stack feed bags on pallets and transport them to appropriate locations.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are properly received, sorted, de-conned, and delivered to the appropriate location .
• Provides sanitation by fogging or foaming of rooms, corridors, hallways, walls, and doors within the facility.
• Works with coworkers for large facility projects, including; decontamination, sanitation, equipment adjustments, and equipment assembly.
• This position oversees the facilities' pest control program and keeps accurate records and documentation of that program.
• This position uses a floor scrubber along with other cleaning equipment and tools to include pallet jack, drum dolly, dip tank, pressure washer, Strahman hoses, foamer and dolly (two-wheeler).
• Evaluates equipment to determine if equipment can be repaired and makes requests for parts orders
• Must be able to repair/maintain the floor scrubber, general equipment repair, replacement of wheels and bent shelves, and fixing watering valves/Lixits
• Assembles large equipment such as carts, racks, cabinets, and chairs. Installs utensil holders, hand soap dispensers, shelving, hooks, and other installation projects
• Operate multiple large steam sterilizers, rack washers, index washers, robotic equipment, vacuum disposal and bedding dispensers.
• Must physically load and unload caging on cage wash conveyor belts.
• Perform work that is mechanical and physical in nature and frequently stand, walk, squat, push, and pull material.
• Perform basic equipment repairs and preventive maintenance on material handling carts and various housing racks.
• Assemble and tear down sterile and non-sterile animal cages and equipment.
• Check and fill the animal bedding dispenser on the loading dock.
• Handle and dispose of soiled animal bedding and animal waste from animal cages.
• Provide clean cages and bins for aquatic animal species.
• Prepare enrichment for various species.
• Handle hazardous chemicals, animal waste, infectious materials, animal blood or bodily materials.
• Must wear hearing protection, eye protection, and respiratory for specific tasks assigned.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Substitution: Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience keeping activity logs.
• Experience in an animal research facility.
• Experience processing dead animal carcasses.
• Experience operating complex machinery.
• Experience of different waste streams.
• Experience with inventory tracking

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form, which includes the ability to check for numerical and grammar errors.
• Computer skills that includes experience with e-mail and word processing.
• Ability to maintain an activity log.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Mechanical ability
• Physical ability

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addre

Questions should be directed to: Maria Montero, Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE $42,800 -$43,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.