Lab Cage Wash & Maintenance Technician

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Lifestyle

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL seeks a Cage Wash and Maintenance Technician to support our Comparative Medicine Core, ensuring pristine cages, water bottles, and reliable equipment to enable world-class research.

You will operate autoclaves and sterilization gear, perform daily sanitization, and assist with minor repairs, with starting pay of $16.50/hour and opportunities for merit increases and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months experience in research animal care, cage wash, production/maintenance, or animal husbandry.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in an active environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate autoclaves, mechanical washers, and sterilization equipment safely.
• Clean and disinfect cages, water bottles, and research areas daily.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor logbooks and biological indicators to verify sanitization.
• Manage supplies including feed and bedding to support operations.

Skills

Team spirit

Physical strength

Flexible attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL seeks a Cage Wash and Maintenance Technician to support our Comparative Medicine Core, ensuring pristine cages, water bottles, and reliable equipment to enable world-class research.

You will operate autoclaves and sterilization gear, perform daily sanitization, and assist with minor repairs, with starting pay of $16.50/hour and opportunities for merit increases and tuition assistance.