Vivarium Cagewash Technician II -- Clean, Compliant & Efficient

Charles River; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Employee and family wellbeing support

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ in Collegeville, PA seeks an experienced Cagewash Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will perform cagewash and sanitation duties while upholding high standards of animal care, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating cagewash systems, documenting tasks, and assisting with inventory and onboarding. A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one year cagewash experience are required; ALAT certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one year of cagewash experience in a laboratory animal facility; experience handling chemicals, detergents, and disinfectants safely; experience with receiving and inventory-related responsibilities.
• AALAS ALAT certification at least at ALAT level or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cagewash and sanitation duties accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with SOPs and audit requirements.
• Operate cagewash systems proficiently, including proper use of detergents, disinfectants, and wash parameters.
• Inspect sanitized equipment and identify or correct minor process deviations.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment issues, including incomplete cycles, loading concerns, and temperature inconsistencies.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities and elevate complex equipment concerns when necessary.
• Support accurate inventory management through following the receiving, stocking, storage processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation, labeling, and storage compliance.
• Assist Animal Care Technicians with cage preparation, staging, and transportation of animals or materials as appropriate.
• Promote workflow efficiency by prioritizing high-volume and time-sensitive sanitation needs.
• Identify safety concerns, compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support onboarding and training activities as assigned.
• Maintain consistent attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours.

Skills

Cagewash experience

Inventory/documentation

Safety/compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AALAS ALAT certification preferred

Job description

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ in Collegeville, PA seeks an experienced Cagewash Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team. You will perform cagewash and sanitation duties while upholding high standards of animal care, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating cagewash systems, documenting tasks, and assisting with inventory and onboarding. A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one year cagewash experience are required; ALAT certification