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Northwestern University

Cage Wash Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: Not specified
Posted: 5 weeks ago
Location: Evanston, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Lawn Care or Pesticide Technician provides lawn care that includes the application of chemicals to control weeds, insects or diseases. Works for lawn care companies that specialize in chemical treatments. Provides services for residential lawns or the grounds at a building or office park.

$42,198 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in
Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:
54223
Department:
Ctr for
Comparative Medicine Salary/Grade:
NEX/7
Job Summary:
Completes primarily cage wash activities; & limited amount (no more than 10% of overall job duties & responsibilities) of simple, routine animal caretaking duties as part of training program; & other duties as requested by Group Leader or their designee. All actions are completed by strictly & consistently following applicable CCM SOPs including safety procedures & guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to Group Leader or their designee. Arrives, leaves & takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to CCM attendance policy.
Specific Responsibilities:
According to
CCM SOPs:
Cleans & sterilizes cages, equipment, supplies, rooms (primary and secondary enclosures), etc. Prepares refuse for disposal or incineration. Maintains efficient organization & flow of supplies & equipment through cage wash area. Monitors & maintains washers & sterilizers in proper working condition. Delivers clean and/or dirty equipment and cages to and from cage wash as required. May complete daily and periodic housekeeping of other areas as assigned, i.e., bathrooms, locker rooms and surgery space within CCM.. Restocks and maintains appropriate inventory levels of housekeeping and bathroom supplies. Removes dirty scrubs from receptacles and ensures adequate supply of clean scrubs. Monitors first aid kits, eye wash stations and functioning emergency exit on cage wash equipment.
Animal Care:
Obtains training in animal caretaking duties according to CCM SOPs such as: Feeding & watering animals according to their prescribed diets. Observing animals regularly during the day, noting & reporting any variances in eating, drinking or deviation from normal habits, to include obvious health issues with behavior, skin conditions, etc. Observing & reporting changes in environmental parameters (i.e., temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.). To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account