Cage Processing Technician - Downtown Campus

Department of Comparative Medicine

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Do you enjoy being active throughout the day? How about being a part of something really important? If so, this job is for you! The Cage Processing Technician is a critical role that supports animal research at Tulane. This is also great opportunity if you are interested in a career path and growth potential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves and other sanitizing equipment.
• Loads assembled cages onto transport racks in preparation for sterilization by steam autoclave.
• Provides basic cage wash duties including the processing of all caging material through mechanical cage and rack washers
• Maintains cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner
• Maintains facility equipment and performs routine preventative maintenance on cagewash and autoclaves
• Disposes of waste materials in a safe and thorough manner as required
• Sweeps, mops and disinfects cage wash areas at the end of each shift

NOTE:

To provide necessary care for the animals, this position is required to be available on weekends and holidays. This position is considered essential personnel in the event of an emergency.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A