Cage Processing Technician
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on May 31, 2024
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.