Cagewash Technician

Cagewash Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Cagewash Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Changing of wall filters as required;
  • Carry out regular stock checks and ensuring there are sufficient supplies of all materials required inside the barrier;
  • Operating the cage wash, spray port, fume chamber, shipping box and dunk tank;
  • Cleaning and maintenance of all inside/outside service areas, including cage wash, stores and associated areas;
  • Carry out checks on the condition and operations of all equipment and report any problems;
  • Making up and wood chipping of boxes for dispatch;
  • Loading, operating and unloading of autoclave carts including all data collection controls.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications including Maths, English and Science;
  • Experience working in a similar environment such as warehouse, factory or hospital/laboratory support;
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Empathy for animals, whilst holding an ethical view of using laboratory animals to support medical research.