Cage Processing Technician - Downtown Campus

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.

• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and write in order to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to work under environmental conditions that require the use of safety equipment.

• Ability to interact and work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed

• Ability to lift items weighting up to 50 pounds and push items weighing up to 200 pounds; able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to use industrial equipment such as pallet jacks, floor scrubbing machines, cage and rack washers, and autoclaves

• Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis

• High School Diploma or equivalent.N/A