Cage Wash Facility Support Technician II

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403B retirement plan

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

EFAP

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Facility Support Technician I to sanitize, organize, and maintain animal cages and equipment, and to assist with cage wash systems. The role supports animal health and welfare in a controlled facility environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring environmental parameters, processing shipments, training junior staff, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with laboratory animal facility operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize, and maintain animal cages and equipment using cage washers, tunnel washers, bedding dispensers, and autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting of cage wash equipment; escalate complex issues to senior staff or supervisor.
• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors, and support areas to promote animal health and welfare and comply with policies.
• Monitor environment and equipment by collecting data, documenting it, and comparing it to established standards; maintain accurate records.
• Receive and process shipments from loading dock; assist with packaging and disposal of waste materials following proper procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal training to Facility Support Technician I staff on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects and cross-train in other facility areas as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab animal facilities

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize, and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washers, tunnel washers, bedding dispensers, and autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting of cage wash equipment; upscale complex issues to senior staff or supervisor.
• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors, and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and comply with policies.
• Monitor environment and equipment by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established standards; maintain accurate records.
• Receive and properly process shipments from loading dock; assist with packaging and disposal of waste materials following proper procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal training to Facility Support Technician I staff on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects and cross-train in other facility support areas as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and communicating opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Working knowledge of laboratory animal facility operations and sanitation methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate dependability.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education:High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience:2yrs

Preferred Education:Associate Degree or higher

Physical Requirements

Work requires movement of feed, bedding, cages, and other equipment require regular pushing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects. Must climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and standing or walking continuously. Must be able to manipulate equipment using both hands. Perceive attributes of objects such as size and shape using fingers and hands. Many repetitive motions are required, including wrist rotations, stoops, body turns, reaching overhead and lifts.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Exposure to animal wastes, chemicals, acids, odors, loud noises, heat, humidity and wet surfaces is to be expected. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.