Assistant Animal Technician - Cage Wash, DLAM

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an Assistant Animal Technician (Cage Wash) to support cage wash operations on campus. The role involves scrapping cages, washing cages and accessories, and packing materials as part of the Cage Wash team to maintain efficient workflows.

Salary ranges from $26.69 to $35.19 per hour. The position supports processing and distribution of thousands of cages weekly across eight facilities while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Cage scrapping and washing of cages and accessories.
• Assist in packing and distribution of cages and supplies.
• Ensure timely availability of clean equipment and adherence to institutional policies and animal welfare standards.

Job description

Description

Under close supervision, the Assistant Animal Technician (Cage Wash) performs tasks to support the cage wash areas on campus, including but not limited to cage scrapping, cage and accessories washing, and packing.

The position supports the processing and distribution of approximately 30,000 animal cages and related supplies each week across eight facilities. They will work as part of the Cage Wash team to maintain efficient workflows, ensure timely availability of clean equipment and supplies, and support compliance with institutional policies, animal welfare requirements, and research support standards.

Salary Range: $26.69 - 35.19 Hourly