Cagewash & Lab Sanitation Technician II

RXinsider LTD.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health and wellness coverage

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Charles River is seeking an experienced Cagewash Technician II for our Insourcing Solutions team in Gaithersburg, MD. The role focuses on maintaining cagewash operations, sanitation, and inventory management while supporting animal care activities and compliance with SOPs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in cage wash operations in a laboratory animal facility, with ALAT certification preferred. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of cage wash operations in a lab animal facility.
• Experience with safe handling of chemicals, detergents and disinfectants.

Responsibilities

• Perform cagewash and sanitation duties per SOPs.
• Operate cagewash equipment and detergents/disinfectants.
• Address routine sanitation deviations and escalate complex issues.
• Troubleshoot cagewash equipment and assist preventive maintenance.
• Inspect cages and equipment for cleanliness and quality.
• Manage receiving, stocking, inventory control and storage.
• Maintain documentation and inventory records.
• Support animal care operations with cage prep and transportation as needed.
• Monitor workflow priorities and improve efficiency.
• Identify safety/compliance risks and elevate issues.
• Model safe work practices and assist with onboarding and training.

Skills

Cage wash operations

Chemical handling

Detergents & disinfectants

Receiving duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

ALAT certification preferred

Job description

Charles River is seeking an experienced Cagewash Technician II for our Insourcing Solutions team in Gaithersburg, MD. The role focuses on maintaining cagewash operations, sanitation, and inventory management while supporting animal care activities and compliance with SOPs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in cage wash operations in a laboratory animal facility, with ALAT certification preferred. Competitive hourly pay is offered.