Cagewash Equipment Specialist, Animal Resources Center
Core
Operate and maintain cagewashing equipment (rack washers, tunnel washers, autoclaves) to sanitize animal housing and support laboratory animal care.
Role type
Equipment Specialist (Animal Care Facility)
Builds
Sanitized animal housing equipment and supplies for research vivariums
Domain
Research animal care / Laboratory facilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment operation, routine maintenance, lifting up to 50 lbs, inventory management, sanitation protocols, physical stamina
Preferred skills
AALAS Certification, vivarium husbandry experience, equipment repair knowledge
Technologies
Rack washers, tunnel washers, autoclaves, cagewashing machines
Responsibilities
Operate cagewashing equipment and autoclaves; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; fill water bottles and prepare cages with bedding; inspect and validate equipment functionality; process and store vendor supplies; work weekends/holidays without supervision; clean support areas using disinfectants.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC