Cage Wash Technician

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a dedicated team member to support the Center for Comparative Medicine's cage wash operations in Houston. The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining animal cages and related equipment, ensuring a sanitary and compliant facility.

Typical hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential weekend coverage on a rotating basis. This is an onsite, nonexempt position requiring attention to safety procedures and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize, maintain, and repair animal caging and related equipment.
• Operate cage washers, autoclaves, sterilizers, and pallet jack safely.
• Maintain and clean the cage wash and animal facility according to SOPs.
• Perform general housekeeping of the animal facility.
• Assist with receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories.
• Prepare and submit required records, charts, logs, and inventories.
• Maintain bulk feed and bedding supplies.
• Dispose of waste materials per safety procedures.
• Review and comply with SOPs and QA standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $29,414 - $32,067

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) ensures the health and well-being of research animals at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). CCM provides the highest quality animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. This position supports the animal facility cage wash area by washing animal caging, processing dirty and clean caging through automated cage wash, and maintaining the cleanliness of the cage wash area.

CCM staff are responsible for attending monthly all staff meetings, safety trainings, facility staff meetings, TAR trainings, and reviewing CCM SOPs as required.

Standard CCM hours are Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm. Weekend and holiday work is required, on a rotational basis, as CCM is operational 365days a year. Coverage during weather related storms may be required, as the need arises.

Job Duties

• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.