Cage Wash Technician (Lab)
TRN Staffing
Job ID: KB13001919 Location: Omaha, NE Category: Industrial & Manufacturing Employment Type: Contract Date Added: 01/09/2026 Apply now Back to Search Thank you for applying. Someone will be contacting you shortly. Uploading Data... Creating Application... Finishing up... Apply Now
• 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.
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
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
Benefits and Perks:
• 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.
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.
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. Apply now View All Jobs Similar Jobs2nd Shift Machine Operator Mentor, OH Machine Operator | $18-20+/hr. | 3:30 pm – 12am Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Competitive hourly pay, based on experience, starting at $18+/hr. based on experience - Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3:30 pm- 12 am, plus overtime - Location: Mentor, OH - Full-time, direct-hire opportunity with... Apply Now 1st Shift Quality Control Technician Bardstown, KY 1stShift Quality Control Technician| $18/Hour | 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $18/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network,... Apply Now 1st Shift Packager Bardstown, KY Packager| $17/Hour | 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $17/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll... Apply Now 2nd Shift Quality Control Technician Bardstown, KY 2ndShift Quality Control Technician| $19/Hour | 2:00pm – 10:30pm, Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $19/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network,... Apply Now 3rd Shift Packaging Bardstown, KY 3rdShift Packaging| $18/Hour | 10:00pm – 6:30am, Sunday - Thursday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $18/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network, you are... Apply Now
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• 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.
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
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
Benefits and Perks:
• 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.
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.
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. Apply now View All Jobs Similar Jobs2nd Shift Machine Operator Mentor, OH Machine Operator | $18-20+/hr. | 3:30 pm – 12am Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Competitive hourly pay, based on experience, starting at $18+/hr. based on experience - Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3:30 pm- 12 am, plus overtime - Location: Mentor, OH - Full-time, direct-hire opportunity with... Apply Now 1st Shift Quality Control Technician Bardstown, KY 1stShift Quality Control Technician| $18/Hour | 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $18/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network,... Apply Now 1st Shift Packager Bardstown, KY Packager| $17/Hour | 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $17/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll... Apply Now 2nd Shift Quality Control Technician Bardstown, KY 2ndShift Quality Control Technician| $19/Hour | 2:00pm – 10:30pm, Monday - Friday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $19/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network,... Apply Now 3rd Shift Packaging Bardstown, KY 3rdShift Packaging| $18/Hour | 10:00pm – 6:30am, Sunday - Thursday What Matters Most - Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability - Weekly Pay - $18/hr to start - On-site position located in Bardstown - When you work through The Reserves Network, you are... Apply Now
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