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Cage Wash Tech

Location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Operate cage wash machinery to sanitize primary animal holding cages, support equipment, and general access areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and decontamination of facilities, conducting microbiological monitoring, and recording information. The role also involves transporting equipment, monitoring supplies, and assisting in staff training while ensuring compliance with operating and regulatory requirements for laboratory animals.

Job Summary

The Cage Wash Technician is responsible for operating cage wash equipment to clean and sanitize animal cages, support equipment, and facility areas while ensuring compliance with laboratory animal care, safety, and regulatory standards. This role also supports equipment maintenance, inventory management, and quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate cage wash machinery to sanitize animal cages, equipment, and facility access areas.

  • Perform cleaning, maintenance, and decontamination of the cage wash facility and assigned work areas.

  • Conduct microbiological monitoring of cages and equipment; assess and report results.

  • Transport equipment and supplies to designated locations.

  • Maintain accurate logs and documentation, reporting discrepancies when identified.

  • Monitor inventory levels and replenish cage wash supplies as needed.

  • Inspect, operate, and troubleshoot equipment, reporting malfunctions or safety concerns.

  • Assemble cages with required supplies, bedding, food, and accessories.

  • Assist in training staff on standard operating procedures.

  • Follow institutional, safety, and regulatory requirements for laboratory animal care and facility operations.

Required Skills

  • Ability to operate and maintain cage wash and sterilization equipment.

  • Knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, and quality assurance procedures.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Basic computer and documentation skills.

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Core Competencies

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

  • Accountability and attention to detail.

  • Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

  • Adaptability to changing priorities and procedures.

  • Continuous learning and willingness to adopt new technologies and processes.

  • Ability to identify routine issues and escalate concerns appropriately.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a cage wash, laboratory, animal care, or related environment preferred.

  • Experience operating industrial washing or sterilization equipment is an asset.

  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records.

Benefits

Vanderbilt Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Disability coverage

  • Retirement savings plans

  • Wellness programs

  • Professional development opportunities

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality laboratory animal care while supporting research operations in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Judgement and Decision-Making • 1+ yrs
Material Processing • 1+ yrs
Planning • 1+ yrs
Quality Assurance • 1+ yrs
Customer Service • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Equipment Operation • 1+ yrs
Decontamination • 1+ yrs

Experience

2+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation
Healthcare & Pharma

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationNashville, Tennessee, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium5/10
physicalMedium6/10
cognitiveMedium5/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyLow4/10
communicationMedium5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Team size

Growing team

Location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

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Cage Wash Tech

Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFull Time