Posting Number: req27268
Department: University Animal Care
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University Animal Care (UAC) department is accepting applications for an Animal Cage Wash Technician I to join the team. The Animal Cage Wash Technician I supports the daily operations of University Animal Care by ensuring animal caging, equipment, and facility laundry are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for reuse. This position performs hands-on work throughout the cage wash process, including breaking down and cleaning dirty caging, operating cage and tunnel washers, assembling clean caging, and preparing equipment for autoclaving. The position also supports facility cleanliness and waste management by handling trash, hazardous waste, and laundry in accordance with established procedures. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment that supports the care and housing of research animals.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Dirty Cage Wash Duties:
Department: University Animal Care
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University Animal Care (UAC) department is accepting applications for an Animal Cage Wash Technician I to join the team. The Animal Cage Wash Technician I supports the daily operations of University Animal Care by ensuring animal caging, equipment, and facility laundry are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for reuse. This position performs hands-on work throughout the cage wash process, including breaking down and cleaning dirty caging, operating cage and tunnel washers, assembling clean caging, and preparing equipment for autoclaving. The position also supports facility cleanliness and waste management by handling trash, hazardous waste, and laundry in accordance with established procedures. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment that supports the care and housing of research animals.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Dirty Cage Wash Duties:
- Break down animal caging, remove soiled bedding, and hose down equipment prior to washing.