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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision, dental

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, seeks an Animal Technician III to perform routine and specialized animal husbandry tasks. The role reports to the Animal Husbandry Manager and works as essential personnel with some training toward advanced duties.

Responsibilities include care, paperwork, equipment maintenance, and research-support activities. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 3 years in an Animal Technician II role, plus strong English communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three full years of experience as an Animal Technician II or equivalent.
• Understanding of animal welfare regulations, policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Good computer skills.
• Good verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of Animal Technician II tasks; may assist in training others.
• Husbandry operations including packing/unpacking animals for transport.
• Administrative tasks supporting animal facility management and data collection.
• Maintenance and sanitation of equipment and environment.
• Researcher support including colony management and sample collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

English communication

Written reports

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Animal Technician III

The Animal Technician III performs routine animal husbandry, custodial care for the animal areas, and processes equipment. In addition, the Animal Technician III performs specialized skilled animal husbandry functions, preforms tasks in support of specialized programs, projects, or administrative duties requiring an advance level of technical and/or mechanical skill and knowledge. The incumbent works under the Animal Technician Lead following established procedures in performing daily responsibilities. The Technician III position reports directly to the Animal Husbandry Manager. This position is under supervision with no responsibility for supervision others. Incumbent is expected to acquire skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work through training. Uses discretion and judgement in carrying out tasks.

NOTE: The Animal Technician III is classified as essential personnel and, as such, is required to work with a minimal number of absences and during all Center closures except in the event of a major disaster when access to animal housing and use facilities is prohibited by governmental emergency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of all Animal Technician II essential tasks. May assist in training new and lower-level technicians. (40%)
• Husbandry Operations: Become proficient at packing/ unpacking of animals for transport, injection, and collection procedures. (20%)
• Administrative Operations: Become proficient in assigned administrative procedures in support of animal facility management and operations, including software functions, data collection, record keeping. (20%)
• Maintenance and Sanitation Operations: Become proficient at routine equipment maintenance, collection of environmental samples for sanitization efficacy. (5%)
• Researcher Support: Become proficient at colony management, colony record keeping, and sample collection. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three full years of experience as an Animal Technician II or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal, national, and institutional animal welfare regulations, policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Good computer skills.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis and sustained physical activities such as bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, and remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, and eye protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years experience in animal husbandry or related field.
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).

The hourly pay range for this position is from $24.50 to $34.88 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.