Life Science Technician I - Cage Wash Technician

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Facility Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cage Wash Technician to support daily operations within an Animal Care Facility. The ideal candidate will have cage washing experience in a vivarium or similar laboratory environment and familiarity with sanitation procedures and safety requirements.

The role requires following SOPs, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently after site training. This position is authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cage washing within a vivarium or similar lab environment preferred.
• Experience operating cage washing equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and teamwork.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, sanitize, and prepare animal cages, racks, and related equipment.
• Operate cage washers, rack washers, and other cleaning equipment.
• Handle soiled bedding and waste according to procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cage wash areas.
• Transport cages, equipment, and supplies within the facility.
• Follow SOPs, PPE requirements, and contamination prevention procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns.
• Maintain cleaning records and documentation as required.

Skills

Cage washing experience

Operate cage washing equipment

Lab sanitation & safety procedures

Follow SOPs independently

Attention to detail & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

27.00 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cage Wash Technician to support daily operations within an Animal Care Facility (ACF). The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a laboratory animal facility or vivarium, with knowledge of cage washing, sanitation procedures, and laboratory safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, sanitize, and prepare animal cages, racks, and related equipment.
• Operate cage washers, rack washers, and other assigned cleaning equipment.
• Handle soiled bedding and waste according to established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cage wash areas.
• Transport cages, equipment, and supplies within the facility.
• Follow established SOPs, PPE requirements, and contamination prevention procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns.
• Maintain cleaning records and documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cage washing within a vivarium, or similar laboratory environment strongly preferred.
• Experience operating cage washing equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who has previously worked in a cage wash area and understands the daily responsibilities, equipment, cleaning procedures, and safety requirements associated with an Animal Care Facility. The candidate should be able to perform routine duties with limited supervision after receiving site‑specific training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! We started with a simple idea—to deliver a higher standard of customer service. The way we deliver facilities services has evolved over the past 30 years – along with technology and our clients’ needs. Our core fundamental is unchanged: From the CEO to the front‑line workers, every Flagship employee works together to build long‑term relationships with our clients by doing whatever they need to do to get the job done.

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