Animal Cage Wash Technician

Overview

Animal Cage Wash Technician — Posting Number req
25049. Department:
University Animal Care, Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA.

Location:

Main Campus. Department Website Link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more.

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• Dirty side cage wash duties:
• Breakdown caging and dump dirty bedding.
• Hose down caging and load cage wash machines with equipment.
• Removal of facility trash.
• Autoclave hazardous waste.
• Loads washes with dirty facility laundry.
• Cleans cage wash support areas.

• Clean side cage wash duties:
• Unload cage wash machines.
• Assemble clean caging.
• Prepare clean cages for autoclaving.
• Loads dryers and folds clean facility laundry.
• Cleans cage wash support areas.
• May assist with the repair of caging.
• May assist in rack changes.

• 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.
• Ability to reach overhead, push and pull equipment. Work on the dirty side cage wash area is performed in a wet, humid environment.
• Ability to perform work with repetitive hand motion (dumping and filling caging, loading and unloading racks, autoclaves, and tunnel washer).
• Able to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.

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 Arizona's 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 candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time.
  
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• 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
• Open Date: 2/2/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Candidates: Trenton Bryfogle I tbry

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University s campuses. These reports 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.

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