Cage Wash Attendant | Comparative Bioscience Center

Rockefeller; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockefeller University is seeking a Cage Wash Attendant to support animal care operations through sanitation and facilities maintenance. This role reports to the Operations Lead and requires hands-on work in a busy cage wash area.

Responsibilities include operating cage-wash machinery, maintaining clean facilities, and assisting with routine maintenance and supply restocking. Strong communication and physical stamina are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include HS Diploma/GED.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to push or pull weight bearing wheeled carts weighing ~500 lbs and lift ~50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in the cage wash area, including laundry, autoclaves, equipment washers, and hoists.
• Maintain clean hallways by removing dirty equipment to the cage-wash area and restocking autoclave supplies.
• Contribute to waste collection, mopping floors, changing light bulbs, and fulfilling requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Organization Overview

The Comparative Bioscience Center provides a comprehensive program of animal care in support of the University's in vivo research. The goal of our staff is to provide investigators with the highest level of research support at the lowest cost while ensuring the welfare of the animals used in the research. The center is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Overview

Reporting to the Facility Operations Supervisor, the Cage Wash Attendant is primarily responsible for cage sanitation, physical plant maintenance, and the safe operation of sanitation equipment. The role is managed by the Operations Lead.

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate machinery, including laundry, autoclaves, equipment washers, and hoists; movement of equipment throughout the facility and maintaining clean conditions within the cage wash area;
• Maintain clean hallways by removing dirty equipment to the cage-wash area for processing. They must maintain ample clean autoclave supplies;
• Contribute to the collection of waste, mopping floors, changing light bulbs, restocking supplies, and fulfilling appropriate requests;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to push or pull weight bearing wheeled carts weighing approximately 500 lbs. and the lifting capability of approximately 50 lbs.
• Requirements are subject to change as a result of facility needs.

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $42,500.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $42,500.00/Yr.