Animal Cage Wash Technician

Animal Cage Wash Technician Posting Number req26168 Department University Animal Care Department Website Link Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

University Animal Care, at the University of Arizona, is in search of an Animal Cage Wash Technician. The primary duties include processing dirty caging, dumping bedding, hosing out caging, and loading equipment into cage or tunnel washers to be cleaned. The incumbent also unloads cage and tunnel washers, assembles clean caging, and prepares caging for autoclaving. The Animal Cage Wash Technician is responsible for facility laundry and may assist in the repair of caging and changing of racks.

University Animal Care (UAC) manages multiple centralized animal facilities at the University of Arizona and oversees the campus wide animal care and use program. UAC provides assistance to scientists, physicians, staff, and students who have received Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval to perform research, testing, or educational studies on animal subjects. UAC ensures humane and appropriate animal care and use by providing for the animals daily needs, veterinary care, and monitoring the use of the animals by principal investigators, technical personnel, and students. UAC is devoted to maintaining a safe environment that minimizes the risk of disease or injury to the animals and the personnel who work with them. UAC maintains accreditation by AAALAC International, the gold standard for animal care and use programs.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Clean side cage wash duties:

• Unload cage wash machines.
• Assemble clean caging.
• Prepare clean cages for autoclaving.
• Load dryers and fold clean facility laundry.
• Clean cage wash support areas.
• May assist with the repair of caging.
• May assist with rack changes.

Dirty side cage wash duties:

• Breakdown caging and dump dirty bedding.
• Hose down caging and load cage wash machines with equipment.
• Remove facility trash.
• Autoclave hazardous waste.
• Load washes with dirty facility laundry.
• Clean cage wash support areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform work that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, standing and walking.
• Able to perform work that requires reaching overhead, pushing and pulling equipment.
• Able to perform repetitive hand motions (dumping and filling caging, loading and unloading racks, autoclaves, and tunnel washer).
• Able to work in a wet and humid environment in the dirty side cage wash area.
• Able to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.
• Able to work in environments where noise levels require shouting to be heard when tunnel washers are in operation; hearing protection is provided.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Veterinary and Animal Care Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $16.50 - $18.75 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 2 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level OC1 Job Family Animal Care Job Function Veterinary & Animal Care Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Trenton Bryfogle I ... Open Date 6/3/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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