Cage Wash Technician – Lab Animal Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates a cage wash facility in Nashville, supporting animal care areas with routine cleaning and equipment sanitation. The role receives regular guidance to ensure proper operation and safety.

Ideal candidates have less than 1 year of experience, and a High School Diploma or GED is required. The position is part of the ACUP - DAC Operations Management group, offering opportunities to contribute to compliant, efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates cage wash facility equipment and cleans and decontaminates cages and related areas.
• Transports equipment to assigned locations as instructed.
• Records information per procedures and maintains cleanliness and supplies.
• Maintains supplies for cage wash facility and related areas.
• Reports equipment failures or safety concerns promptly.
• Assembles cages with required supplies and food as directed.
• Follows procedures to comply with animal care regulations and safety policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Planning

Material Processing

Judgement & Decision-Making

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates a cage wash facility in Nashville, supporting animal care areas with routine cleaning and equipment sanitation. The role receives regular guidance to ensure proper operation and safety.

Ideal candidates have less than 1 year of experience, and a High School Diploma or GED is required. The position is part of the ACUP - DAC Operations Management group, offering opportunities to contribute to compliant, efficient workflows.