Job ID: HC357970224
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Office & Professional
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 03/20/2026
Cage Wash Technician (Lab) | $17.00 per hour | Day Shift / Onsite / Temporary
What Matters Most
• Competitive Pay of $17.00 per hour plus additional compensation
• Schedule: Monday–Friday – 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Temporary opportunity through March 2026 with potential for skill-building and future opportunities
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
• Competitive Pay of $17.00 per hour plus additional compensation
• Schedule: Monday–Friday – 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Temporary opportunity through March 2026 with potential for skill-building and future opportunities
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
We are seeking a Cage Wash Technician to support daily operations in a clean, controlled laboratory environment. This role focuses on sanitation, compliance, and maintaining equipment used in animal research settings while following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). The technician will ensure proper cleaning, staging, and tracking of cages and lab equipment while supporting overall lab functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a regulated lab environment with consistent processes and training.
Responsibilities:
• Wash, sanitize, and stage animal cages, racks, bottles, and related equipment according to SOPs
• Track wash cycles, temperatures, and detergents while maintaining accurate logs and records
• Move materials through proper dirty-to-clean flow and stage clean equipment and supplies
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow PPE requirements and hazard guidelines
• Assist animal care staff with room turnover and supply support as needed
• Track wash cycles, temperatures, and detergents while maintaining accurate logs and records
• Move materials through proper dirty-to-clean flow and stage clean equipment and supplies
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow PPE requirements and hazard guidelines
• Assist animal care staff with room turnover and supply support as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Comfortable working around research animals and following sanitation procedures
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling equipment
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols
• Comfortable working around research animals and following sanitation procedures
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling equipment
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols
Benefits and Perks:
• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Holidays
• Training & Growth opportunities in lab and regulated environments
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Holidays
• Training & Growth opportunities in lab and regulated environments
Your New Organization:
Our client operates a clean, organized laboratory environment focused on supporting research and animal care compliance. The team values safety, structure, and adherence to procedures, providing clear training and expectations. This is a great opportunity to work in a professional, controlled setting with consistent routines.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $35,360 annually (based on $17.00/hour), excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
