Cagewash 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

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cagewash Technician IIto join our Insourcing Solutionsteam, locatedin Gaithersburg, MD.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Perform cagewash and sanitation duties efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operate cagewash equipment and systems, including proper use of detergents, disinfectants, and wash parameters.
• Identify and address routine sanitation or process deviations and escalation more complex issues when necessary.
• Conduct routine troubleshooting of cagewash equipment and assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Inspect cages and equipment to verify cleanliness and quality standards.
• Manage receiving, stocking, inventory control, and storage processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, labeling, and inventory records.
• Support animal care operations by assisting with cage preparation, staging, and transportation of animals and materials as needed.
• Monitor workflow priorities and contribute to operational efficiency.
• Identify and elevate process inefficiencies, safety issues, or compliance risks.
• Model safe work practices and assist with onboarding and training activities when assigned.

Job Qualifications

To qualify for this role, candidates must have the following education/experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year experience performing cage wash operations in a laboratory animal facility; experience with the safe handling of chemicals, detergents, and disinfectants; and previous experience performing receiving technician duties.

Certification/Licensure: Evidence of achievement of AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above preferred.

The pay range for this position is $23 to $24 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.

• Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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