Also called: Animal Facility Support Technician
Cleans and sterilizes the cages, bottles, and equipment used in animal research facilities.
Runs giant tunnel washers and autoclaves, refills thousands of water bottles, and restocks clean cages so animals stay healthy and studies stay accurate.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. Robotic cage-handling and tunnel washers already automate much of this job; loading, sorting and machine checks remain.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to university or company research animal facilities for cage wash jobs
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Physical education, Industrial tech CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9096.
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