Full-Time Lab Animal Cage Wash Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Animal Care Technician to support the Animal Resources Center. You will clean, feed, monitor, and provide daily care for laboratory animals, ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare standards.

The role involves operating cage wash, autoclave, and related equipment, maintaining logs, and performing housekeeping duties across animal facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or animal care environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Availability to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Operate cage washing and processing equipment and maintain logs.
• Operate autoclave equipment and maintain autoclave logs.
• Process animal caging, provide bedding and enrichment.
• Clean and sanitize facilities and supply areas.
• Follow safety procedures and perform housekeeping duties.
• Maintain attendance and work schedule; participate in weekend shifts if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Animal Care Technician to support the Animal Resources Center. You will clean, feed, monitor, and provide daily care for laboratory animals, ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare standards.

The role involves operating cage wash, autoclave, and related equipment, maintaining logs, and performing housekeeping duties across animal facilities.