Cage Wash Operations Lead (Onsite Training)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Cage Wash Lead to ensure a seamless flow of sanitized equipment essential to biomedical research. You will balance logistics, troubleshooting, and daily leadership while maintaining cage wash inventory and preventing bottlenecks.

This in-person role at multiple Twin Cities facilities requires coordinating with animal care staff, management, and maintenance teams, onboarding staff, and performing daily cage wash duties during shortages or high‑demand

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or a four-year combination of related education and professional practice
• High degree of reliability, punctuality, and attendance
• Ability to work 100% onsite to support daily hands-on facility operations
• Hold a valid driver’s license and meet university background standards for motor vehicle operation

Responsibilities

• 30% Cage Wash Daily Operations: perform safety checks, monitor temperature/steam, maintenance tasks, and preprocessing of cages; operate tunnel and rack washers; manage sanitation and autoclaving; maintain logs and label accuracy for audits.
• 30% Training & Leadership: lead hands-on cage wash training, onboarding, mentorship, SOP compliance, and coordinate with leadership on workflow.
• 20% Facility & Administrative Support: conduct facility walkthroughs, coordinate with facilities management and technicians, manage census fluctuations and inventory for consumables.
• 15% Safety and Compliance: ensure AAALAC, USDA, OLAW, and safety policy adherence; maintain logs and participate in inspections.
• 5% Professional Development and Other Duties: attend meetings, trainings, and assist with projects and emergencies.

Skills

Cage wash operations

Training & supervision

Onsite work

Safety compliance

Education

BA/BS or equivalent education

Tools

Autoclave operation

Microisolator technique

Inventory management

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Cage Wash Lead to ensure a seamless flow of sanitized equipment essential to biomedical research. You will balance logistics, troubleshooting, and daily leadership while maintaining cage wash inventory and preventing bottlenecks.

This in-person role at multiple Twin Cities facilities requires coordinating with animal care staff, management, and maintenance teams, onboarding staff, and performing daily cage wash duties during shortages or high‑demand