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Cagewash Equipment Specialist, Animal Resources Center

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At a Glance

Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Employment
Full time
Posted
2026-07-06

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Education

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation

Requirements

Experience in using tools for routine maintenance and repair.

Ability to understand policy, procedure, and regulations regarding care for lab animals.

Previous research vivarium experience, including husbandry, animal feeding, and equipment operation.

Compensation & Benefits

$38,000

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original

Responsibilities

Operates cagewashing equipment, including rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves.

Sanitizes animal housing equipment using cagewashing machines.

Fills drinking bottles with fresh water and cages with bedding and/or enrichment.

Performs routine maintenance on equipment as required.

Operates autoclaves to sterilize equipment as needed.

Maintains all required records and performs all required steps to ensure adequacy of sanitation.