Wash Area Attendant

Hamilton Health Sciences in affiliation with McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences is home to one of the most research intensive environments for medical research in Canada. Our research is conducted through a series of research institutes, research centres and research groups, as well as investigators who work independently. We support more than 450 researchers and their research teams and foster the development of students and research fellows. Themes and programs range from basic laboratory tests to trials in worldwide populations, involving hundreds of thousands of participants.

The Animal Resource Centre - ARC, Wash Area Attendant ensures provision of clean, sanitized and sterilized equipment to the ARC facility according to departmental SOP's. This requires the safe operation of large industrial cleaning equipment including but not limited to rack washers, autoclaves, and bedding disposal equipment. The ARC Wash Area Attendant also ensures the efficient and timely movement of equipment and supplies to the facility as well as the removal of dirty and contaminated equipment. The ARC Wash Area Attendant provides assistance with the processing of biohazardous equipment and materials to ensure that it is safely and efficiently decontaminated and cleaned. The incumbent assists in the receipt of and maintains appropriate storage facilities for equipment, feed and supplies and meeting all of the fire and safety regulations. The ARC Wash Area Attendant will also have some animal husbandry responsibilities which may involve participating in the daily health monitoring of animals and performing animal husbandry and care activities following established standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements (CCAC/OMAFRA). Animal husbandry and care activities include, but are not limited to, changing of cages and cleaning of large animal quarters.

1. Previous experience working with laboratory animals, wash area equipment, and autoclaves.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently, excellent communication and problem solving skills.
3. Demonstrated understanding of biocontainment and biosecurity
4. Demonstrated ability to learn and operate specialized machinery (such as dump station, washers, bedding disposal system, autoclaves) 

37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday. 

The position is temporary for 6 months.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement