Cagewash Technician I – Entry-Level Animal Facility

Alpha-Omega; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha-Omega is seeking a Cagewash Technician I at Walter Reed, Silver Spring, MD to operate and maintain cagewash equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role supports animal care by delivering clean equipment to animal rooms and maintaining inventory.

The position requires adherence to safety guidelines, participation in weekly trainings, and collaboration with animal technicians and supervisors. This is a full-time, on-site role at Walter Reed in Silver Spring.

Responsibilities

• Follow all SOP’s pertaining to cagewash and safety within facility
• Maintain/clean all cagewash equipment used in the animal facility in accordance with SOP
• Process/sterilize all equipment in accordance to SOP
• Deliver clean equipment to animal rooms as requested by animal technicians/supervisors
• Maintain appropriate inventory of caging and equipment
• Pull dirty equipment from hallways to cagewash area for processing
• Fill water bottles to be used in accordance with SOP and designated schedule
• Maintain a clean work station through both the dirty and clean sides of cage wash
• Maintain accurate records of quality assurance and maintenance of equipment/supplies
• Attend and participate in weekly training as provided by the contract
• Participate in the weekly rotation of Tyvek recycling
• Attend and participate in weekly department meetings
• Any additional duties as requested/assigned by supervisor and or project manager/assistant project manager

Job description

Alpha-Omega is seeking a Cagewash Technician I at Walter Reed, Silver Spring, MD to operate and maintain cagewash equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role supports animal care by delivering clean equipment to animal rooms and maintaining inventory.

The position requires adherence to safety guidelines, participation in weekly trainings, and collaboration with animal technicians and supervisors. This is a full-time, on-site role at Walter Reed in Silver Spring.