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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Cage Wash Technician I - ARC

LocationMain Campus, Columbus, OH
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live10h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have11
Follows all standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure personal safety, biosecurity, and compliance
Processes cages and accessories using mechanical washers and autoclaves
Delivers cages and cage accessories to and from animal holding rooms
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in the clean and sterile side of cage wash, animal feed rooms, and other areas
Performs preventive maintenance on washers, autoclaves, racks, automatic watering system, and other caging equipment
Acts as a trainer or on-boarding partner for newer staff
High School Diploma or equivalent
Familiar with specialized animal housing considerations including infectious agent containment and barrier concepts
Working knowledge of federal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards
Working knowledge of animal technician safety precautions
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have2
ALAT certification or completion of Lab Animal Research Support Staff certification program
One year of cage wash, laboratory animal, or other relevant experience
Skills
mechanical washers
autoclaves
temperature sensitive indicators
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Facilitates the cleaning and sterilization of cages and cage accessories using mechanical washers and autoclaves and conducts preventative maintenance of cage wash equipment.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
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Follows all standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure personal safety, biosecurity, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.
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Processes cages and accessories using mechanical washers and autoclaves. Ensures proper sanitation and sterilization using temperature sensitive indicators and promptly reports failures to supervisory staff and facility engineers.
•
Delivers cages and cage accessories to and from animal holding rooms.
•
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in the clean and sterile side of cage wash, animal feed rooms, and other areas as needed.
•
Performs preventive maintenance on washers, autoclaves, racks, automatic watering system, and other caging equipment.
•
Acts as a trainer or an on-boarding partner for newer staff.
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Certifications:
ALAT certification or completion of Lab Animal Research Support Staff certification program, preferred.
Skills:
•
Familiar with specialized animal housing considerations to include infectious agent containment and barrier concepts.
•
Working knowledge of federal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards.
•
Working knowledge of animal technician safety precautions.
•
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience:
One year of cage wash, laboratory animal, or other relevant experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
Legal
“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”
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