Animal Cagewash Technician

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Cagewash Technician in Philadelphia, PA, to perform routine cage sanitation and preparation for use in a research animal setting. The role includes washing caging, water bottles, and supplies, maintaining sanitary conditions, and assisting with receiving and transporting materials in the Laboratory Animal Facility.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, with general experience in the research animal field preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• General Experience in the research animal field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cage sanitation and preparation for use in a research animal setting.
• Wash and sanitize caging, water bottles, supplies and materials used in the Laboratory Animal Facility (LAF).
• Monitor cage wash equipment for proper operation and maintain sanitary conditions in the cage wash area.
• Assist in receiving and storing materials, food and supplies; transport cages and supplies between animal rooms and cage wash area.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Category

Research & Science

Job Location

333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

270143

Weekly Hours

37.50

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Shift

Job Description

Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for use in a research animal setting. The Cagewash Technician is responsible for washing and sanitizing caging, water bottles, supplies and related materials used in the daily operations of the Laboratory Animal Facility (LAF). Responsible for monitoring cage wash equipment for proper operation and maintain sanitary conditions in the cage wash area. In addition, the person will assist in receiving and storing materials, food and supplies. The technician will assist in transporting cages and supplies between animal rooms and cage wash area and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

General Experience working in the research animal field Preferred

Licenses

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Company Details

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.