Vivarium Support Tech: Cage Care & Equipment Ops

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a detail‑oriented individual for the Comparative Medicine department on the Burnet Campus. This full-time, day-shift role (40 hours) involves cage washing, equipment operation, housekeeping, and safety tasks within the vivarium, ensuring clean, organized facilities.

Starting pay ranges from $18.16 to $22.25 per hour and depends on experience and equity; additional pay differentials and benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties during shift.
• Preferred: Related experience working in supply chain, materials management or warehouse roles.

Responsibilities

• Cage Wash - cleans & sterilizes cages, equipment, supplies, rooms (primary and secondary enclosures).
• Operate pressure washer and industrial cage washers; document actions in the log.
• Perform daily and periodic housekeeping of the vivarium and restock inventory.
• Monitor safety equipment and ensure washers/sterilizers are in good working order.
• Deliver clean and/or dirty equipment and cages and maintain workflow in cage wash area.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a detail‑oriented individual for the Comparative Medicine department on the Burnet Campus. This full-time, day-shift role (40 hours) involves cage washing, equipment operation, housekeeping, and safety tasks within the vivarium, ensuring clean, organized facilities.

Starting pay ranges from $18.16 to $22.25 per hour and depends on experience and equity; additional pay differentials and benefits may apply.