Cage Wash Supervisor

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental and pharmacy plans

Tuition coverage

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a Cage Wash Supervisor to lead a dedicated team across multiple Twin Cities facilities. You will coordinate cage washing and sterilization operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a high‑quality research environment.

In this essential role, you will supervise staff, maintain equipment, and collaborate with veterinary professionals and cross‑functional teams to support immunology, vaccine research, and aging studies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cage wash operations across multiple University of Minnesota facilities.
• Lead cage wash staff and ensure safety and AAALAC compliance.
• Maintain washing and sterilization systems to operate at peak efficiency.

Job description

About the Job

Cage Wash Supervisor

Job Summary

Step into a brand-new leadership role as a Cage Wash Supervisorwithin Research Animal Resources (RAR). Working under ourInfrastructure Team, you’ll oversee and coordinate vital cage washoperations across multiple University of Minnesota facilities.You'll guide a team of cage wash staff, ensure rigorous safety andAAALAC compliance, and keep our washing and sterilization systemsoperating at peak efficiency. When needed, you'll roll up yoursleeves alongside your team—combining your technical expertise withstrong organizational and leadership skills to keep dailyoperations running smoothly.

RAR provides the essential housing, care, and infrastructuresupporting breakthroughs in immunology, vaccine efficacy,brain/memory science, and aging research. Work alongside veterinaryprofessionals and collaborate with several cross-functional teamsbringing decades of combined experience from diverse professionalbackgrounds. You'll lead continuous operational improvements whiletapping into a wealth of institutional knowledge.

Join an organization recognized as a Forbes Best Employer inMinnesota, complete with a robust benefits package:

• Strong wages paired with official paid holidays, generousvacation, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
• Affordable medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, plus strongretirement savings with employer contributions.
• Up to 100% tuition coverage through the Regents Tuition BenefitProgram.

Ready to lead a foundational team supporting meaningful researchevery day? Apply today to join the University of Minnesotafamily!

Location and Work environment

In-person at multiple facilities on the Twin Cities campus.

This position is defined as an essential role under theUniversity’s State of Emergency policy, and plays a key role inensuring the health and welfare of RAR’s research animals. Duringemergencies or other situations that impact normal operations, thisposition may be required to perform additional duties as assignedto support the team and ensure animal care is not compromised.These duties may include, but are not limited to, animal husbandry,sanitation, feeding, health monitoring, and will be determined atthe discretion of the direct supervisor and/or RAR seniorleadership based on operational needs. Training