Vivarium Support Specialist I

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; River (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is hiring for a day shift position at our Burnet Campus in the Comparative Medicine department. This full-time role involves cage washing, equipment operation, and daily housekeeping within the vivarium, with emphasis on safety and inventory control.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Preference is given to candidates with related supply chain or warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand the duration of shift, and perform repetitive physical activities.
• Preferred: Related experience in supply chain, materials management or warehouse roles.

Responsibilities

• Cage Wash - Cleans & sterilizes cages, equipment, supplies, rooms, etc.
• Equipment Operation - Operate pressure washer and industrial cage washers and document functions.
• Housekeeping - Daily and periodic housekeeping of vivarium areas and inventory maintenance.
• Safety - Monitor first aid kits, eye wash stations and equipment condition.
• Supplies and Equipment - Deliver and organize clean/dirty equipment and cages.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Stand for shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is hiring for a day shift position at our Burnet Campus in the Comparative Medicine department. This full-time role involves cage washing, equipment operation, and daily housekeeping within the vivarium, with emphasis on safety and inventory control.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Preference is given to candidates with related supply chain or warehouse experience.