Cagewash Technician I: Animal Care & QA

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus/incentives based on performance

401K

paid time off

stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

employee and family wellbeing supports

work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Cagewash Attendant I to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Bethesda, MD. You will sanitize, maintain and repair cagewash materials and support daily operations.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing preventive maintenance on cagewash equipment, keeping animal holding facilities clean, assisting with inventory, and participating in animal care and husbandry for multiple species. The role offers stable hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of detergent/disinfectant and operating knowledge of sanitization and sterilization equipment.
• Cagewash experience preferred.
• Must obtain ALAT certification within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and quality assurance standards.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on cagewash and autoclaves.
• Maintain animal holding facilities clean and organized.
• Assist with receipt, stocking and maintenance of inventory supplies.
• Become involved in animal care and husbandry of multiple animal species.

Skills

High school diploma

Detergent & disinfectant

Sanitization equipment

ALAT certification goal

Cagewash experience

Job description

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Cagewash Attendant I to join our Insourcing Solutions team in Bethesda, MD. You will sanitize, maintain and repair cagewash materials and support daily operations.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing preventive maintenance on cagewash equipment, keeping animal holding facilities clean, assisting with inventory, and participating in animal care and husbandry for multiple species. The role offers stable hours.