Cage Wash Attendant | Comparative Bioscience Center

The Rockefeller University; 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 the Comparative Bioscience Center in maintaining clean, safe animal care facilities. The role focuses on cage sanitation, equipment handling, and maintaining a sanitary work environment under supervision.

You will operate autoclaves and washers, move equipment, and assist with light maintenance. Strong communication and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required, with a HS diploma or GED.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Weight handling

Education

High School Diploma or 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 Attendants are primarily responsible for cage sanitation, physical plant maintenance, and the safe operation of sanitation equipment. The role is managed by the Operations Lead.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.