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Cagewash Equipment Specialist, Animal Resources Center

AUSTIN, TX, US💼 Full-time💰 $38,000–$38,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27

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

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