Lab Animal Facility Support Technician I

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

403B retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory animal support staff member to sanitize and maintain cages, equipment, and facility areas. You will operate cage wash equipment, monitor environmental conditions, and document data to support animal welfare and compliance.

On-the-job training will cover lab animal facility operations, safety procedures, and standard practices. This role involves assisting Lab Animal Technicians and performing additional duties as assigned, with a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; education substituted by experience.
• No experience required; must be willing to learn on the job.
• Associate degree or higher preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and maintain animal cages and equipment.
• Operate cage washer, tunnel washer, bedding dispensers and autoclave.
• Sanitize corridors and support areas to promote animal health and welfare.
• Monitor environment and equipment and record data per standards.
• Maintain records and receive/process shipments from loading dock.
• Attend in-house training on lab animal operations.
• Assist Lab Animal Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Cage washer

Tunnel washer

Autoclave

Bedding dispensers

Job description

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a laboratory animal support staff member to sanitize and maintain cages, equipment, and facility areas. You will operate cage wash equipment, monitor environmental conditions, and document data to support animal welfare and compliance.

On-the-job training will cover lab animal facility operations, safety procedures, and standard practices. This role involves assisting Lab Animal Technicians and performing additional duties as assigned, with a strong