Animal Care Attendant - Cage Cleaning & Facility Support

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking an Animal Care technician to perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and organizing tasks in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM). The role supports research and education by maintaining clean animal housing and equipment, while adhering to safety and team standards.

Responsibilities include cage cleaning, waste transport, and assisting with equipment upkeep. Excellent teamwork and ability to work around animals are essential for a productive, safe work

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull equipment weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
• Walk or stand for an 8-hour shift and perform repetitive motions.
• Work in an environment with animals, animal dander, and bedding materials.
• Must be fitted for a particulate respirator and work safely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize cages, pens, bottles, and animal rooms.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors.
• Transport waste, cages, bedding, and related equipment.
• Clean and maintain cage wash equipment.
• Record completion of duties on daily log.
• Actively participate in team meetings and decisions.
• Receive and organize equipment and supplies for ULAM.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Michigan Medicine is seeking an Animal Care technician to perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and organizing tasks in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM). The role supports research and education by maintaining clean animal housing and equipment, while adhering to safety and team standards.

Responsibilities include cage cleaning, waste transport, and assisting with equipment upkeep. Excellent teamwork and ability to work around animals are essential for a productive, safe work