Animal Attendant

Work Location: Texas Medical Center The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm

Why Us? The Animal Attendant plays a key role in supporting MD Anderson's research mission by ensuring clean, compliant, and well-maintained environments essential for high-quality animal care. This position offers opportunities to develop specialized sanitation and facility operations skills within a structured, mission-driven setting that supports long-term career growth and work-life balance. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities: Equipment Cleaning & Sanitation Wash, sanitize, and sterilize equipment according to task guides Disassemble equipment before and reassemble after sanitation Perform quality assurance testing on cleaned equipment Flush automated water system manifolds using the rack manifold flush station Flush recoil hoses using the recoil hose flush station Collect soiled equipment and remove trash daily Ensure cage washing equipment is working properly and report alarms and malfunctions immediately Documentation Record appropriate data in logbooks or electronic task management systems Facility/Room Care and Housekeeping Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cage wash and ancillary areas Ensure equipment is cleaned and made available for sanitization on schedule Clean filters and debris strainer trays daily Inspect and clean sprayer jets on tunnel and rack washers daily Perform weekly acid descale cycles Ensure supplies are adequately stocked Transport and pick up equipment at designated areas Report facility or supply issues to the team leader or supervisor Other Duties Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE Required: None

Preferred: Prior kennel experience, warehouse, inventory and basic Microsoft office applications.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Preferred: Must meet department American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification requirements. Upon Hire The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information Requisition ID: 183427

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 37,450

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 42,725

Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000

FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Soft

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No