Entry Animal Technician: Care & Lab Support

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,610 - 43,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking an Animal Technician I to perform routine animal husbandry, maintain clean housing areas, and assist with research support under supervision. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals transitioning into laboratory animal care with opportunities to advance skills.

The position emphasizes adhering to SOPs, safety regulations, and effective communication with research staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions that are presented in English.
• 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, face mask, and eye protection.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care: Learn and become proficient in providing care for all small animal species on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. Learn to evaluate animals’ general health, report abnormalities to veterinary staff (20%).
• Husbandry Operations: Learn and become proficient in animal husbandry procedures including using and maintaining animal housing. Expected to master changing a minimum of 120 small cages per day. Learn to and become proficient in operation of equipment washers, automatic water bottle filling systems and autoclaves under supervision (40%).
• Sanitation Operations: Learn and become proficient in performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and equipment washing in animal housing areas and surrounding premises. Learn and become proficient in appropriate sanitation procedures. (20%).
• Researcher Support: Learn and become proficient in effectively communicating with research staff through verbal, written, or electronic means. (10%).
• Learn appropriate regulatory and safety regulations surrounding biomedical research. (5%).
• Perform other duties as assigned. (5%).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking an Animal Technician I to perform routine animal husbandry, maintain clean housing areas, and assist with research support under supervision. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals transitioning into laboratory animal care with opportunities to advance skills.

The position emphasizes adhering to SOPs, safety regulations, and effective communication with research staff.