29 May
Cage Processor
California, Dixon , 95620 Dixon USA

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Job Title: Cage Processing Location: Dixon, CA Pay Rate: $20/HR Why Collaborate with Apex? Benefits of being an Apex Employee:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave per CA state regulations
  • PTO and Sick leave will be accrued on a weekly basis throughout your assignment
  • Additional earning potential for Holidays
  • Attendance and performance incentives and team building activities
  • Medical, Vision and Dental coverage options
  • Including prescription costs
  • Critical Illness option
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401(k) plan
  • Match opportunity available
  • Direct Deposit (weekly payroll)
  • Paychecks will be deposited into your account every Friday
  • Transit Account
  • Additional Insurance offerings
    • Identity Theft and Pet Insurance
While on assignment, Apex will cover the costs of obtaining an ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) Certification. The costs include all training and tests associated with the ALAT Certification. The ALAT Certification, held through AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science), is an expected achievement by companies throughout the industry Job Summary Sanitize, maintain, and repair caging materials in the equipment processing facilities. Provide back-up coverage for Animal Resource's Animal Care staff. Perform cage changing responsibilities and monitor and document health issues for non-USDA research animals. Essential duties and responsibilities:
  • Reviews, comprehends and complies with all Standard operating procedure (SOPs), guidelines/policies, training provided both verbally and written, protocols, and quality assurance standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities and to the care and use of laboratory animals.
  • Operates cage wash equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
  • Cleans and sanitizes all animal caging and accessory equipment and maintains the cage washing area in a clean, neat and well-organized manner following approved SOP's and/or department guidelines/policies.
  • Disposes of all waste materials, including biohazard and hazardous waste, in a safe and thorough manner as required.
  • Maintains facility equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance on cage washers, including routine inspection of cleaning filters, following approved SOP's and/or department guidelines/policies.
  • Assists with the receipt, stocking inventory, and maintenance of supplies.
Qualifications : Education: High school diploma or GED required. Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

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