Cage Wash & Facility Support Technician

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Comparative Medicine is seeking an entry-level Cage Wash Technician to support the animal facility by washing cages, processing dirty and clean caging, and maintaining the cage wash area.

This role requires working Monday–Friday 7am–4pm with weekend and holiday rotations, must be prepared for occasional weather-related coverage, and adherence to safety and SOP guidelines in a high-standard animal care environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize, maintain, and conduct routine repairs to animal caging and related equipment.
• Operate cage washers, autoclaves, sterilizers, and pallet jack equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines.
• Maintain and clean the cage wash and animal facility, in accordance with standard operating procedures and individual facility requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping of animal facility.
• Assist with the receipt of, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories.
• Prepare and submit required written records, charts, logs, and inventory lists.
• Maintain bulk feed and bedding supplies, as required.
• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with established standard operating and safety procedures.
• Review, understand and comply with all relevant standard operating procedures and established quality assurance standards pertaining to the specific work or task area.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Comparative Medicine is seeking an entry-level Cage Wash Technician to support the animal facility by washing cages, processing dirty and clean caging, and maintaining the cage wash area.

This role requires working Monday–Friday 7am–4pm with weekend and holiday rotations, must be prepared for occasional weather-related coverage, and adherence to safety and SOP guidelines in a high-standard animal care environment.