Lab Animal Facility Support Tech I

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Competitive vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a Laboratory Animal Facility Sanitation Support role in Milwaukee. Under direction, you will sanitize cages and equipment, operate cage and tunnel washers, and maintain the cleanliness of animal rooms to promote healthy welfare across the facility.

No prior experience is required; a High School Diploma is preferred and on-the-job training will be provided. This on-site position includes benefits and growth opportunities within MCW's animal care program.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new tasks and work hard.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to policies.
• Critical thinking and data recording abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize and maintain animal cages and equipment using washers and autoclave.
• Monitor environment and equipment and document data against standards.
• Receive shipments and properly package waste materials.
• Attend in-house training on animal facility operations.
• Care for animal rooms and support areas to promote health and welfare.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Writing skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a Laboratory Animal Facility Sanitation Support role in Milwaukee. Under direction, you will sanitize cages and equipment, operate cage and tunnel washers, and maintain the cleanliness of animal rooms to promote healthy welfare across the facility.

No prior experience is required; a High School Diploma is preferred and on-the-job training will be provided. This on-site position includes benefits and growth opportunities within MCW's animal care program.