Senior Facility Support Technician - Lab Animal Care

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist with sanitation and facility maintenance for laboratory animal operations.

The role emphasizes cage washing, equipment upkeep, and data recording to ensure animal health and welfare. Under supervision, you will support routine cage wash activities, perform basic equipment troubleshooting, and provide guidance to junior staff while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum required education: High School Diploma.
• Minimum required experience: 2 years.
• Preferred education: Associate Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize, organize, and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washers, tunnel washers, bedding dispensers, and autoclaves.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting of cage wash equipment; elevate complex issues to senior staff or supervisor.
• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors, and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and comply with policies.
• Monitor environment and equipment by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established standards; maintain accurate records.
• Receive and properly process shipments from loading dock; assist with packaging and disposal of waste materials following proper procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal training to Facility Support Technician I staff on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects and cross-train in other facility support areas as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and communicating opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation methods

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Cage washers

Autoclaves

PPE & safety procedures

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to assist with sanitation and facility maintenance for laboratory animal operations.

The role emphasizes cage washing, equipment upkeep, and data recording to ensure animal health and welfare. Under supervision, you will support routine cage wash activities, perform basic equipment troubleshooting, and provide guidance to junior staff while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safe, compliant