University Of Idaho
Part-time: 5 hours a week, M-F between 11am and 4pm
Position Responsibilities Position Summary This posting will hire two part-time employees. Under direct supervision of the Laboratory Animal Research Facility Manager, and lead animal care technician; the cage washer technician will be primarily responsible for overseeing the organization and cleaning of the cage wash rooms and the items within. Candidate could potentially become full-time or incur more hours depending on workload.
Responsibilities Job Duty Function Assist the animal care staff by working with the cage washing process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Understanding/follow SOPs and guidelines for working in a research facility
Properly dump soiled cages using a bedding dump station
Pre-scrub fish tanks and cages
Properly load and use cage washer to sanitize tanks, cages, cage accessories, racks, carts, etc.
Check each clean item for any debris prior to placing items on clean racks.
Organize cage wash rooms prior to leaving for the day.
Bed clean cages, prepare tanks for next use.
Mop both rooms of cage wash
Remove trash when full
Percentage Of Time: 80%
Job Duty Function Maintaining animal facility by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Sanitizing animal facility, which includes sweeping, mopping, removing trash, assisting animal care staff with any other daily/weekly/monthly tasks throughout the facility.
Percentage Of Time: 20%
Position Qualifications Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience and ability to keep clear and legible handwritten records
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to pass required IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Courses
Availability to work on academic breaks (Summer, Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks)
Ability to follow proper lab sanitation guidelines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a lab animal research facility
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds; enroll in and pass the University’s Respiratory Protection Program
Ability to perform required activities including climbing and working from step stools, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time
Ability to work around rodents
Ability to work in rooms that are 80 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 3 hours at a time
Posting Information Posting Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Application Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
Facebook
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Please illustrate, using examples, your willingness and ability to be prompt and organized. (Open Ended Question)
* Illustrate, giving examples, your willingness and ability to keep clear and legible records. (Open Ended Question)
* Illustrate, giving examples, your willingness and ability to perform tasks with diligence and accuracy. (Open Ended Question)
* Illustrate, giving examples, your willingness and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. (Open Ended Question)
* Giving examples, please describe your ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. (Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience performing similar duties in a work setting. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you able and willing to work academic breaks, such as Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter break? (Open Ended Question)
* After reviewing this position description and qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements of this position? (Open Ended Question)
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Position Responsibilities Position Summary This posting will hire two part-time employees. Under direct supervision of the Laboratory Animal Research Facility Manager, and lead animal care technician; the cage washer technician will be primarily responsible for overseeing the organization and cleaning of the cage wash rooms and the items within. Candidate could potentially become full-time or incur more hours depending on workload.
Responsibilities Job Duty Function Assist the animal care staff by working with the cage washing process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Understanding/follow SOPs and guidelines for working in a research facility
Properly dump soiled cages using a bedding dump station
Pre-scrub fish tanks and cages
Properly load and use cage washer to sanitize tanks, cages, cage accessories, racks, carts, etc.
Check each clean item for any debris prior to placing items on clean racks.
Organize cage wash rooms prior to leaving for the day.
Bed clean cages, prepare tanks for next use.
Mop both rooms of cage wash
Remove trash when full
Percentage Of Time: 80%
Job Duty Function Maintaining animal facility by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Sanitizing animal facility, which includes sweeping, mopping, removing trash, assisting animal care staff with any other daily/weekly/monthly tasks throughout the facility.
Percentage Of Time: 20%
Position Qualifications Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience and ability to keep clear and legible handwritten records
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to pass required IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Courses
Availability to work on academic breaks (Summer, Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks)
Ability to follow proper lab sanitation guidelines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a lab animal research facility
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds; enroll in and pass the University’s Respiratory Protection Program
Ability to perform required activities including climbing and working from step stools, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time
Ability to work around rodents
Ability to work in rooms that are 80 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 3 hours at a time
Posting Information Posting Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Application Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Please illustrate, using examples, your willingness and ability to be prompt and organized. (Open Ended Question)
* Illustrate, giving examples, your willingness and ability to keep clear and legible records. (Open Ended Question)
* Illustrate, giving examples, your willingness and ability to perform tasks with diligence and accuracy. (Open Ended Question)
* Illustrate, giving examples, your willingness and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. (Open Ended Question)
* Giving examples, please describe your ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. (Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience performing similar duties in a work setting. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you able and willing to work academic breaks, such as Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter break? (Open Ended Question)
* After reviewing this position description and qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements of this position? (Open Ended Question)
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