Animal Facility Cage Wash & Sanitation Technician

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a detail-oriented technician to operate and maintain mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves, ensuring sanitation of animal caging and equipment.

You will stock bedding, supplies, and PPE, while supporting quality animal care programs in a university setting. The role requires weekend and holiday work, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates cage washers and autoclaves per SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and equipment.
• Fills clean cages with bedding and water bottles.
• Performs routine maintenance and logs QA tests on wash equipment.
• Transports cages, equipment, and supplies within animal facilities.
• Cleans and maintains cage wash/service areas and related spaces.
• Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/department.

Skills

Cleaning Work Area

Equipment Maintenance

Heavy Lifting

Quality Care

Sanitation Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a detail-oriented technician to operate and maintain mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves, ensuring sanitation of animal caging and equipment.

You will stock bedding, supplies, and PPE, while supporting quality animal care programs in a university setting. The role requires weekend and holiday work, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service guidelines.