Cagewash Technician II

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Cagewash Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Gaithersburg, MD. As the Cagewash Technician II, you will independently perform cagewash and sanitation functions while supporting overall vivarium operations with increased technical proficiency and responsibility. Assist animal care activities and contribute to efficient workflow, quality standards, and compliance with SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform cagewash and sanitation duties efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operate cagewash equipment and systems, including proper use of detergents, disinfectants, and wash parameters.
• Identify and address routine sanitation or process deviations and escalate more complex issues when necessary.
• Conduct routine troubleshooting of cagewash equipment and assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Inspect cages and equipment to verify cleanliness and quality standards.
• Manage receiving, stocking, inventory control, and storage processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, labeling, and inventory records.
• Support animal care operations by assisting with cage preparation, staging, and transportation of animals and materials as needed.
• Monitor workflow priorities and contribute to operational efficiency.
• Identify and escalate process inefficiencies, safety issues, or compliance risks.
• Model safe work practices and assist with onboarding and training activities when assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year experience performing cage wash operations in a laboratory animal facility.
• Experience with the safe handling of chemicals, detergents, and disinfectants.
• Previous experience performing receiving technician duties.

Qualifications

Evidence of achievement of AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23 to $24 USD per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP, and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges.

Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science, and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position, these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work-life balance flexibility.