Temporary High School Intern, Animal Resource Center- Tugas

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! JOB SUMMARY Works under immediate supervision to perform clerical or para-professional work. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Enrolled in high school and must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Experience If working in a Research Lab, additional documentation signed by parents or legal guardian JOB DUTIES Comply with and wear required personal protective equipment. Operate cage washing and processing equipment, perform appropriate start-up and shut-down procedures. Thoroughly clean and monitor equipment throughout the day and report equipment failures to the supervisor. Maintain high quality sanitization. Recognize the facility's equipment needs and rapidly processes appropriate equipment. Maintain cagewash logs and steam strip logs. Operate. clean, and maintain autoclave equipment. Report equipment failures and maintains autoclave logbooks. Evaluate and prepare extra equipment and deliver sterile equipment to appropriate storage rooms. Process animal caging through the cagewash equipment. Add appropriate bedding and enrichment to animal caging. Examine equipment for cracks or malfunctioned parts, reject unclean or broken equipment. Performs a variety of duties to include, but not limited to, basic administrative and service related functions. Assists, receives training, and acquires working knowledge from various departments. May assist staff with day to day operations. May participate in basic to moderately complex projects as requested by supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Enrolled in high school and must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• If working in a Research Lab, additional documentation signed by parents or legal guardian

Responsibilities

• Comply with and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Operate cage washing and processing equipment, perform appropriate start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Thoroughly clean and monitor equipment throughout the day and report equipment failures to the supervisor.
• Maintain high quality sanitization.
• Recognize the facility's equipment needs and rapidly processes appropriate equipment.
• Maintain cagewash logs and steam strip logs.
• Operate. clean, and maintain autoclave equipment.
• Report equipment failures and maintains autoclave logbooks.
• Evaluate and prepare extra equipment and deliver sterile equipment to appropriate storage rooms.
• Process animal caging through the cagewash equipment.
• Add appropriate bedding and enrichment to animal caging.
• Examine equipment for cracks or malfunctioned parts, reject unclean or broken equipment.
• Performs a variety of duties to include, but not limited to, basic administrative and service related functions.
• Assists, receives training, and acquires working knowledge from various departments.
• May assist staff with day to day operations.
• May participate in basic to moderately complex projects as requested by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED