Vivarium Support Technician I - Cage Wash

Job Responsibilities

Cage Wash - Cleans and sterilizes cages, equipment, supplies, rooms (primary and secondary enclosures), etc. Prepares refuse for disposal or incineration.

Equipment Operation - Able to operate pressure washer and industrial cage washers, perform and document functions performed in the appropriate log, and clean and maintain all cages, automatic water lines, and other related equipment.

Housekeeping - Completes daily and periodic housekeeping of assigned areas which may include bathrooms, locker rooms, and surgery spaces within the vivarium. Restocks and maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies in assigned areas.

Safety - Monitors first aid kits, eye wash stations and functioning emergency exit on cage wash equipment. Monitors and maintains washers and sterilizers in proper working condition.

Supplies and Equipment - Delivers clean and/or dirty equipment and cages to and from cage wash as required. Maintains efficient organization and flow of supplies and equipment through cage wash area.

Physical Requirements - Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand the duration of shift, and perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling wheeled racks and carts, utilize a ladder or step stool, lift above shoulder level, reaching, stooping, and bending

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Related experience working in supply chain, materials management or warehouse roles

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Comparative Medicine

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Expected Starting Pay Range

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$18.16 - $22.25

Market Leading Benefits Including

Medical coverage starting day one of employment

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

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