CAGE WASH AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

Embark on a fulfilling career as a Cage Wash and Maintenance Supervisor in the newly developed Comparative Medicine Core (CMC) at Moffitt Cancer Center. Comparative Medicine Core oversees and supports Moffitt's animal research and technical support. We seek to recruit a supervisor to be part of the team in ensuring the preparation and sanitation of equipment used in the housing, husbandry of animals within CMC, and performing preventative maintenance.

 

Position Highlights:  

• Oversight of cage processing, equipment, and support areas and staff.  

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Has experience managing teams.

• Understands research protocols, basic research animal care and colony management.

• Has the ability to lift up-to 75 pounds.

• Able to make decisions effectively and accurately in a fast-paced or changing environment.

• Able to be flexible to meet changing customer needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity.

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and respectfully.

• Must be willing to work and contribute effectively to a team setting.

• Knowledge of cage wash equipment including tunnel washers, rack washers and autoclaves

 

Responsibilities:  

• Provides oversight to assigned staff.

• Implements maintenance program for cage wash equipment and assists with minor repairs to maintain facility upkeep. This may include minor repairs to caging, cage wash equipment, and other animal-related equipment.

• Assist in creating and implementing standard operating procedures and training material.

• Reviews all record keeping ensuring processes are being followed; addresses issues with machines.

• Assists with new-hire training and re-training as needed.

• Ensures appropriate inventory of –

• chemicals, indicators, and supplies used in washing and sterilizing operations

• bulk feed and bedding supplies

• cage wash supplies

Credentials and Qualifications:  

• Associate's degree (Animal Related) Required;

• Bachelor's Degree (Animal Related) Preferred.

• LAT Certification through AALAS Required;

• LATG Certification through AALAS Preferred (Must have LATG within 2 years of hire.)

• 5 years animal care experience required

Salary and Benefits Offered to Moffitt Team Members: 

• Market competitive salary 

• Eligible for an annual Team Member Incentive

• Eligible for an annual Team Member Merit

• Tuition Assistance  

• Inclusive Benefits package - Health, Financial, & Lifestyle coverage 

 

Please submit your resume.