CAGE WASH AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership; Land O' Lakes (FL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Annual incentive program

Annual merit increase

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Moffitt Speros Discovery & Innovation Institute in Land O' Lakes, FL seeks a dedicated Cage Wash and Maintenance Technician to support the Comparative Medicine Core. This role emphasizes precision, cleanliness, and reliable operation to enable world-class research colleagues to pursue breakthroughs.

Starting pay is $16.50 per hour with annual merit increases, an incentive program, and tuition assistance for career development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in research animal care, cage wash, production/maintenance, or animal husbandry.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and thrive in an active workspace.

Responsibilities

• Operate cage wash equipment including autoclaves and washers with proper sanitation.
• Sanitize cages, water bottles and research areas daily to maintain cleanliness.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor logbooks and biological indicators to verify sanitization efficacy.
• Coordinate inventory and stock essential supplies like feed and bedding to support research operations.

Skills

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## CAGE WASH AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANApply: Onsite: Moffitt Discovery Center: Full time: Posted Today: R-4624### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary**The cage wash technician operates cage wash equipment including sanitize and will perform preventative maintenance.**Position Summary**Are you ready to play a critical role in the fight against cancer? At the Moffitt Speros Discovery & Innovation Institute, in Land O' Lakes, FL, our mission-driven research depends on the excellence of our Comparative Medicine Core. We are looking for a dedicated **Cage Wash and Maintenance Technician** to join our team—someone who understands that *precision, cleanliness, and operational reliability* are the foundations of life-saving breakthroughs. This isn't just a maintenance job; it is an opportunity to work at the forefront of science, ensuring our world-class research faculty has the pristine environment they need to transform the future of medicine. If you are a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in high standards, we want you to grow your career with us. **Compensation & Growth*** **Starting Pay:** $16.50 per hour. Your expertise is valued, and starting rates increase with experience.* **Annual Team Member Incentive:** Stay motivated with eligibility for an annual incentive program based on organizational goals.* **Annual Merit Increase:** We reward your hard work through annual merit-based pay increases.* **Career Development:** Invest in your future with **Tuition Assistance** designed to support your education and professional evolution. **Comprehensive Benefits Package**Join a team that cares for you as much as you care for our mission:* **Health & Wellness:** Access comprehensive, inclusive medical, dental, and vision coverage.* **Financial Security:** Secure your future with retirement savings plans and financial planning resources.* **Lifestyle:** Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with competitive paid time off and wellness programs. **Key Responsibilities*** **Equipment Mastery:** Take charge of the safe operation of autoclaves, mechanical washers, and advanced sterilization equipment.* **Sanitization Excellence:** Maintain the highest facility standards by cleaning and disinfecting cages, water bottles, and research areas daily.* **Proactive Maintenance:** Ensure peak performance by conducting daily preventative maintenance and executing minor equipment repairs.* **Quality Control:** Uphold rigorous standards by monitoring logbooks and collecting biological indicators to verify sanitization efficacy.* **Inventory Coordination:** Manage and stock essential supplies, including feed and bedding, to keep our research operations running smoothly. **Qualifications*** **Education:** High School Diploma or GED.* **Experience:** Six (6) months of experience in research animal care, cage wash, production/maintenance, or animal husbandry.* **Physical Strength:** Ability to lift up to **75 pounds** and thrive in an active, movement-heavy environment.* **Team Spirit:** A commitment to working effectively in a fast-paced setting and a flexible attitude toward meeting the needs of our researchers \\*Address for Speros is 16370 Wilton Way, Land O'Lakes, Florida 34638.**Salary Range**$16.91 - $24.64*Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.*