Cage Processing Technician - Downtown Campus
Tulane University

Job Info

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Cage Processing Technician - Downtown CampusDepartment 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

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