Scientific - Cage Wash Technician

TechDigital Group; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a temporary cage wash/logistic technician to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of animal facilities. This role involves cleaning and sterilizing cages and equipment, performing minor repairs, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Candidates should be prepared for moderate physical effort, including heavy lifting, and must comply with all regulatory guidelines. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vital sector of veterinary sciences, contributing to the health and safety of animal care. If you are detail-oriented and ready for a hands-on role, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with sanitization equipment and minor repairs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize animal cages and equipment using autoclaves.
• Maintain cleanliness of animal quarters and ancillary spaces.
• Record machine function indicators and keep storage areas stocked.

Skills

Sanitization techniques

Minor equipment repairs

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclaves

Hand tools

Job description

WORK DIMENSIONS
The temporary cage wash/logistic technician will routinely perform the work described in Veterinary Sciences departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities include:

1. Clean and sterilize animal cages, feeders, bottles, and other equipment using autoclaves and other sanitization equipment, and assist in planning workflow priorities and staging of materials.
2. Clean empty animal rooms and maintain general cleanliness of the animal quarters and ancillary spaces.
3. Perform minor assembly of equipment, lubricate equipment, and make minor adjustments and repairs to cages and other equipment, as needed, using hand tools.
4. Record the readings of machine function indicators such as temperature tapes, autoclave test ampoules, etc.
5. Receive and store feed, bedding, and other supplies.
6. Keep storage and animal areas stocked, as needed.
7. Assemble, clean, use, and pack transfer carts.
8. Comply with all regulatory guidelines and SOPs, reporting all errors promptly to the supervisor.

Moderate physical effort required. May involve intermittent heavy lifting.

Medical screening prior to initial placement in Veterinary Sciences is required to evaluate for history of allergy, asthma, or physical problems which could endanger a worker in this work environment.

The worker will have frequent exposure to biohazards and disagreeable conditions, including odors, heat, noise, animal excrement, and potential exposure to toxic test compounds.

EDUCATION
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.