Facility Support Technician II - Cage Wash

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

On-campus Fitness Facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is looking for a Facility Support Technician to perform sanitation and support services for laboratory animal facilities in Milwaukee. Responsibilities include maintaining animal cages, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, with 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, 403B retirement, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and maintain animal cages and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on cage wash equipment.
• Monitor environment and document data against standards.
• Assist with shipping and waste disposal processes.
• Provide training to junior staff.

Skills

Laboratory animal facility operations

Sanitation methods

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Summary

Under limited supervision, perform sanitation and support services for laboratory animal facilities and assist with equipment maintenance and operational tasks. Provide technical support for cage wash operations and facility upkeep, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. May provide guidance to Facility Support Technician I staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize, and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washers, tunnel washers, bedding dispensers, and autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting of cage wash equipment; elevate complex issues to senior staff or supervisor.
• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors, and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and comply with policies.
• Monitor environment and equipment by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established standards; maintain accurate records.
• Receive and properly process shipments from loading dock; assist with packaging and disposal of waste materials following proper procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal training to Facility Support Technician I staff on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects and cross‑train in other facility support areas as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and communicating opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of laboratory animal facility operations and sanitation methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate dependability.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years

Preferred Education: Associate Degree or higher

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Certification/Licensure(s):

Physical Requirements

Work requires movement of feed, bedding, cages, and other equipment requiring regular pushing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects. Must climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and stand or walk continuously. Must be able to manipulate equipment using both hands. Perceive attributes of objects such as size and shape using fingers and hands. Many repetitive motions are required, including wrist rotations, stoops, body turns, reaching overhead and lifts.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Exposure to animal wastes, chemicals, acids, odors, loud noises, heat, humidity and wet surfaces is to be expected. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Flexible Spending options available.
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Pet Insurance.
• On‑campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.