Cage Wash Technician I, Vivarium Ops

Champions Oncology, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Oncology, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking an Entry Level Cagewash Technician I to support the Vivarium Operations team. You will handle cage washing, sanitation, and basic lab organization for in vivo oncology studies.

This role requires a GED, 0–2 years of related experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work Mon-Fri 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. AALAS ALAT certification is a plus. You will record data in room logs and LIMS, read study protocols, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• GED required for consideration.
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process dirty and clean caging components.
• Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Record data within room logs and the LIMS.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general preparation and organizational activities, including stocking and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Process oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

GED

AALAS ALAT certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD 20850, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School / GED, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Job Category: Entry Level, TITLE / CLASSIFICATION: Cagewash Technician I, Vivarium Operations

Reporting Location

Rockville, MD

Reports To

Supervisor, Vivarium Operations

Primary Objectives

Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Vivarium Operations Cagewash Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process dirty and clean caging components.
• Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Record data within room logs and the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general preparation and organizational activities, including supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
• HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
• MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
• POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
• INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
• OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.
• NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.
• Organized. Detail oriented.
• Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience

• REQUIRED: GED.
• PREFERRED: AALAS ALAT certification.
• 0- 2 years of related experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.
• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.
• Routine exposure to sharps.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.

Additional Information

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.