Animal Cage Washer - Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is hiring an Animal Cage Washer at the Medical Campus to maintain clean work areas, sanitize cages, prepare animal rooms, bedding, and supplies. The role also handles logs, waste disposal, deliveries, and general animal care support.

Must be able to work evenings, nights, and weekends; lift up to 50 pounds; and possess a High School Diploma. ALAT certification is preferred and strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ALAT certification at Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred and encouraged.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Willing to work in a damp environment.
• Able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sanitizes and washes animal cages and equipment.
• Sanitizes and disinfects animal rooms, corridors, and animal areas (i.e. cage/rack-washing areas).
• Assembles, autoclaves, and prepares animal equipment and supplies.
• Maintenance of cage and rack-washers, verifies autoclave temperatures, and maintains accurate logs.
• Prepares bedding, caging, food and water.
• Receipt of supplies and proper storage and stocking according to established SOP's.
• Animal room disinfection/sanitization, including power washing of large animal areas.
• Participation in the department's Emergency Response Team as Essential Personnel is required.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Computer Literacy

Analytical Thinking

Priority Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma

ALAT Certification (preferred)

Job description

Work location: Medical Campus

Hourly rate: $18.56

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Animal Cage Washer maintains clean work areas, sanitizes, disinfects and prepares animal rooms, and supplies. Prepares cages, bedding, feed, water, protective personal equipment (PPE) and equipment to maintain the animals and facility. Maintains and runs cage and rack washers, hydopac machine, bottle fillers, and other associated animal care equipment. Keeps up with records for associated logs to document all aspects of work. Responsible for waste removal and disposal of, as well as assisting with animal deliveries, transporting, supply receipt/storage, and maintenance of animal records.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sanitizes and washes animal cages and associated equipment.
• Sanitizes and disinfects animal rooms, corridors, and animal areas (i.e. cage/rack-washing areas).
• Assembles, autoclaves, and prepares animal equipment and supplies.
• Maintenance of cage and rack-washers, verifies autoclave temperatures, and maintains accurate logs.
• Prepares bedding, caging, food and water.
• Receipt of supplies and proper storage and stocking according to established SOP's.
• Animal room disinfection/sanitization, including power washing of large animal areas.
• Participation in the department's Emergency Response Team as Essential Personnel is required.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience.

Certification and Licensing:
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is preferred and will be strongly encouraged.

Experience:
Minimum 6 mos - 1 year of relevant experience. Knowledge of animal research facilities and experience working in environments that support multiple animal species including Non-Human Primates (NHP) and Virus Antigen Free (VAF) rodents is a plus. Must be willing to work in a damp environment. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends is required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communications skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to the University's core values.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff