Cagewash Technician I

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Cagewash Technician I will perform cagewash, equipment maintenance and sanitation activities.   

The candidate will: 
•    process soiled animal caging, sterilize and prepare clean caging and equipment for distribution within the animal facility  
•    operate and validate various types of cagewash equipment 
•    perform preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to animal caging systems, sanitation and other equipment used to provide laboratory animal husbandry and care  
•    perform custodial duties including sweeping, mopping and scrubbing floors, removing trash, and cleaning equipment 
•    receive deliveries, reconcile orders and packing slips, organize, rotate and re-stock supply stations  
•    maintain logs of sanitation activities and verification of equipment function  

The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Pittworx), be available to work weekends and holidays, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks.  Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances.  Vaccinations and TB testing may be required.    

Pay rate is $18.63/hour.