Auxiliary Cage Processing Technician
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Job Description
This position is for an Auxiliary Cage Processing Technician responsible for daily cleaning, maintenance, and routine laboratory tasks in animal research facilities. Key duties include equipment operation and repair, cage and facility cleaning, and waste disposal. Applicants need a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and the physical ability to perform repetitive, demanding tasks including lifting up to 25 kg.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning and preparation of cages, accessories, bottles, carts, and racks
- Preparation and use of disinfectants and detergents
- Preparation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Monitor chlorine levels to ensure proper treatment within facility
- Prioritize laundry tasks, collect and treat soiled laundry to produce clean linen, when required
- Inventory consumable supplies and reorder as required or report to the CP Coordinator
- Cleaning, stocking and maintenance of lunchrooms, washrooms, showers, locker rooms, offices, instrument wash, procedure, loading bay and other common use spaces
- Plan, organize, and monitor workflow so that facility equipment is available and ready at appropriate times, when the CP Coordinator is unavailable
- Complete required reports as needed
- Cleaning, organization of workspace and general upkeep of the facility
- Reading and adhering to SDS and facility SOP s
- Completing all required training
- Performing other related duties
Requirements
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications
- High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of a Veterinary Office Assistant program or equivalent preferred. Experience in an animal care facility preferred.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Auxiliary Cage Processing Technician at University of British Columbia close on 14 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia, CA. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
How do I apply for this job?
Click the Apply button on this page — it takes you to University of British Columbia's official application portal, where you submit your application directly to the university. Tenurify only aggregates the listing and never handles applications or charges candidates.
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