Lab Animal Equipment Prep Technician

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks an Animal Equipment Preparer to support animal housing equipment handling, sterilization, and daily operations. You will gain hands-on skills under supervision while ensuring cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes dependable teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for related experience. Competitive hourly pay and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, face mask, and eye protection.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Learn to and become proficient in preparing items for the equipment washers, including removal of soiled bedding, sorting of items into similar batches, soaking designated items and scrubbing items that are especially soiled.
• Be proficient at preparing orders of freshly prepared animal caging and rodent drinking water for the animal technicians.
• Sterilize all equipment, materials, and liquids necessary for animal husbandry and veterinary care.
• Learn and operate all facility equipment per manufacturer specs and ensure no residual contamination.
• Notify Supervisor of any malfunctioning machinery or damaged equipment.
• Prepare acidification solution for water filing stations under supervision.
• Support autoclave operations and daily cleaning.
• Maintain departmental logbooks and documentation.
• Perform housekeeping duties in animal housing areas and surrounding premises.
• Prepare and provide special equipment orders and assist in SOP validation.
• Biosecure disposal of research specimens and support mammal husbandry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks an Animal Equipment Preparer to support animal housing equipment handling, sterilization, and daily operations. You will gain hands-on skills under supervision while ensuring cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes dependable teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for related experience. Competitive hourly pay and strong benefits are offered.