Facility Support Technician II – Cage Wash

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist with sanitation and facility maintenance for laboratory animal operations.

The role emphasizes cage washing, equipment upkeep, and data recording to ensure animal health and welfare. Under supervision, you will support routine cage wash activities, perform basic equipment troubleshooting, and provide guidance to junior staff while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum required education: High School Diploma.
• Minimum required experience: 2 years.
• Preferred education: Associate Degree or higher.

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.

Skills

Sanitation methods

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Cage washers

Autoclaves

PPE & safety procedures

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 – 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 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

Physical Requirements

Work requires movement of feed, bedding, cages, and other equipment require regular pushing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects. Must climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and standing or walking 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.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options
• 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.
• For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
• For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to 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.

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A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life‑changing discovery.