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Baylor College of MedicineMedical Research

Cage Wash Technician

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Experience flexible

Compensation

$29.4K - $32.1K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This position supports the animal facility cage wash area by washing animal caging, processing dirty and clean caging through automated cage wash, and maintaining the cleanliness of the cage wash area. Responsibilities include sanitizing and maintaining animal caging and equipment, operating cage washers and autoclaves, and performing general housekeeping of the animal facility.

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) ensures the health and well-being of research animals at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). CCM provides the highest quality animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. This position supports the animal facility cage wash area by washing animal caging, processing dirty and clean caging through automated cage wash, and maintaining the cleanliness of the cage wash area.

CCM staff are responsible for attending monthly all staff meetings, safety trainings, facility staff meetings, TAR trainings, and reviewing CCM SOPs as required.

Standard CCM hours are Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm. Weekend and holiday work is required, on a rotational basis, as CCM is operational 365days a year. Coverage during weather related storms may be required, as the need arises.

Job Duties

  • Sanitize, maintain, and conduct routine repairs to animal caging and related equipment.

  • Operate cage washers, autoclaves, sterilizers, and pallet jack equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines.

  • Maintain and clean the cage wash and animal facility, in accordance with standard operating procedures and individual facility requirements.

  • Perform general housekeeping of animal facility.

  • Assist with the receipt of, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories.

  • Prepare and submit required written records, charts, logs, and inventory lists.

  • Maintain bulk feed and bedding supplies, as required.

  • Dispose of waste materials in accordance with established standard operating and safety procedures.

  • Review, understand and comply with all relevant standard operating procedures and established quality assurance standards pertaining to the specific work or task area.

  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.

  • No experience required.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Equipment Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Cage Washer Operation • 1+ yrs
Autoclave Operation • 1+ yrs
Sterilizer Operation • 1+ yrs
Pallet Jack Operation • 1+ yrs
Facility Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Record Keeping • 1+ yrs
Inventory Management • 1+ yrs

Experience

Experience flexible

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

$29.4K - $32.1K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationHouston, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleLow3/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium5/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow2/10
uncertaintyLow3/10
communicationLow4/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Baylor College of Medicine

Team size

Growing team

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) ensures the health and well-being of research animals at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). CCM provides the highest quality animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals.

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Cage Wash Technician

Houston, Texas, United StatesFull Time