Cage Wash Supervisor
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
About the Job
Cage Wash Supervisor
Job SummaryStep into a brand-new leadership role as a Cage Wash Supervisor within Research Animal Resources (RAR). Working under our Infrastructure Team, you’ll oversee and coordinate vital cage wash operations across multiple University of Minnesota facilities.
You'll guide a team of cage wash staff, ensure rigorous safety andAAALAC compliance, and keep our washing and sterilization systems operating at peak efficiency. When needed, you'll roll up your sleeves alongside your team—combining your technical expertise with strong organizational and leadership skills to keep daily operations running smoothly.
RAR provides the essential housing, care, and infrastructure supporting breakthroughs in immunology, vaccine efficacy,brain/memory science, and aging research. Work alongside veterinary professionals and collaborate with several cross-functional teams bringing decades of combined experience from diverse professional backgrounds. You'll lead continuous operational improvements while tapping into a wealth of institutional knowledge.
Join an organization recognized as a Forbes Best Employer in Minnesota, complete with a robust benefits package:
- Strong wages paired with official paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
- Affordable medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, plus strong retirement savings with employer contributions.
- Up to 100% tuition coverage through the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
Ready to lead a foundational team supporting meaningful research every day? Apply today to join the University of Minnesota family!
Location and Work environmentIn-person at multiple facilities on the Twin Cities campus.
This position is defined as an essential role under the University’s State of Emergency policy, and plays a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of RAR’s research animals. During emergencies or other situations that impact normal operations, this position may be required to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and ensure animal care is not compromised.These duties may include, but are not limited to, animal husbandry,sanitation, feeding, health monitoring, and will be determined atthe discretion of the direct supervisor and/or RAR senior leadership based on operational needs. Training
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