Cage Wash Technician - Comparative Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis
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Job summary
Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a facility technician to operate and sanitize animal cage washers and bulk autoclaves, stock bedding and water bottles, and maintain supply areas in accordance with SOPs and safety guidelines.
The role requires weekend work, lifting up to 42 lbs, compliance with PPE and health and safety programs, and contributing to the university's commitment to high-quality animal care and research support.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with sanitation and safety practices preferred.
- Ability to follow SOPs and maintain clean, safe workspaces.
Responsibilities
- Operate cage washers and autoclaves per SOPs and report equipment problems.
- Fill bedding and water bottles in cages with proper materials.
- Perform regular maintenance and QA testing of wash equipment.
- Transport cages, equipment, and supplies within animal facilities.
- Clean and maintain cage wash areas and related service spaces.
- Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
Skills
Education
Job description
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
40
Operates and maintains mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves in accordance with departmental SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and related equipment. Sanitize animal research procedure labs and support spaces according to departmental SOPs and in accordance with guidelines of Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service. Stock feed, bedding, and laboratory supplies including personnel protective equipment. Contribute to the quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at Washington University. This position requires work on weekends and Holidays.
- Operates mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves in accordance with departmental SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and related equipment. Reports promptly any equipment problems to supervisor or manager.
- Fills clean animal cages with proper amount and type of bedding and fill clean water bottles.
- Conducts daily, weekly and other periodic maintenance of cage wash equipment including conducting and logging quality assurance test. Observe and support good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and equipment.
- Transports animal cages, large equipment, water bottles and feed and bedding supplies within the animal facilities.
- Conducts general cleaning and housekeeping of cage wash and service areas, including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames and feed containers.
- Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.
Must be able to lift 42 lbs and pass a pre-employment physical exam. Appropriate vaccinations and hearing protection and other PPE are required through participation in the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- Requires extensive safety training.
- Stockroom or warehouse.
- Alternative work schedules.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- High noise environment.
- Requires protective devices.
- Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
- Exposure to moving machinery.
- Exposure to animals.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).
- Frequent lifting (42 lbs. or more)
- Lab/research equipment.
- Simple hand tools.
- Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.).
- Other: Rack washers, tunnel washers, steam autoclaves, water bottle filler stations, pallet jack, etc.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute, Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months - Purina Institute
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Cleaning Work Area, Equipment Maintenance, Heavy Lifting, Quality Care, Sanitation Management
R02-H
$15.25 - $20.29 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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