Job ID: KB13001919
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 01/09/2026
Cage Wash Technician (Lab) | $17/hr | Monday–Friday 7:30a-4p | Onsite | Temp
What Matters Most
• Competitive pay of $17 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30a-4p
• Location: Omaha, NE (laboratory animal facility)
• Temporary role; background check and pre-employment physical required
• Weekly pay via direct deposit or pay card
• Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Competitive pay of $17 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30a-4p
• Location: Omaha, NE (laboratory animal facility)
• Temporary role; background check and pre-employment physical required
• Weekly pay via direct deposit or pay card
• Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k)
Job Description
Join a laboratory animal care team as a Cage Wash Technician. You’ll wash, sanitize, and stage cages, racks, bottles, and related equipment to support research animal husbandry in a clean, controlled lab environment. This is a hands-on, physical role that follows clear SOPs and requires comfort working around small research animals.
Join a laboratory animal care team as a Cage Wash Technician. You’ll wash, sanitize, and stage cages, racks, bottles, and related equipment to support research animal husbandry in a clean, controlled lab environment. This is a hands-on, physical role that follows clear SOPs and requires comfort working around small research animals.
Responsibilities:
• Wash, sanitize, and sterilize animal cages/racks/bottles and cage-wash equipment per SOPs and schedules
• Refill detergents/disinfectants, check wash temperatures, complete basic equipment checks, and maintain logs
• Stage clean caging and supplies and move materials safely from dirty-to-clean areas
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace; wear required PPE and follow posted hazard signage and protocols
• Support husbandry staff with room turnover and supply runs as needed
• Wash, sanitize, and sterilize animal cages/racks/bottles and cage-wash equipment per SOPs and schedules
• Refill detergents/disinfectants, check wash temperatures, complete basic equipment checks, and maintain logs
• Stage clean caging and supplies and move materials safely from dirty-to-clean areas
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace; wear required PPE and follow posted hazard signage and protocols
• Support husbandry staff with room turnover and supply runs as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior cage wash/sanitation/facilities experience a plus
• Able to stand, walk, bend, push/pull racks, and lift throughout the shift
• Comfortable around Category I species (rodents, rabbits; may include pigs, dogs, or cats)
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment physical
• Depending on exposure and history, occupational health requirements may include: current Tdap/Td (within 10 years); Hepatitis B titer if working with human blood/tissues; RAST/ImmunoCAP (rat/mouse) testing if history of animal/environmental allergies; OSHA respiratory medical evaluation for PAPR; and PFT/N95 fit-testing when indicated
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior cage wash/sanitation/facilities experience a plus
• Able to stand, walk, bend, push/pull racks, and lift throughout the shift
• Comfortable around Category I species (rodents, rabbits; may include pigs, dogs, or cats)
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment physical
• Depending on exposure and history, occupational health requirements may include: current Tdap/Td (within 10 years); Hepatitis B titer if working with human blood/tissues; RAST/ImmunoCAP (rat/mouse) testing if history of animal/environmental allergies; OSHA respiratory medical evaluation for PAPR; and PFT/N95 fit-testing when indicated
Benefits and Perks:
• Pay Rate: $17/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Training & Growth Opportunities
• Pay Rate: $17/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Training & Growth Opportunities
Your New Organization:
Join a small, growth-focused laboratory operation with a clean, lab-style environment and rigorous sanitation standards. Expect a team-first culture, clear procedures, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Join a small, growth-focused laboratory operation with a clean, lab-style environment and rigorous sanitation standards. Expect a team-first culture, clear procedures, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
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 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.
Pay Transparency Statement
The base salary for this role is $35,360 annually (equivalent to $17/hour), excluding benefits or other compensation. Your final pay will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the maximum is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
The base salary for this role is $35,360 annually (equivalent to $17/hour), excluding benefits or other compensation. Your final pay will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the maximum is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
