Animal Technician I

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 worlds 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 worlds 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.

The Animal Technician I performs routine animal husbandry tasks and maintenance of animal facilities and equipment. This is considered an entry level position for individuals with no prior experience in laboratory animal care procedures or individuals who are transitioning from other animal care positions. Focus will be on gaining incumbent works under the Animal Technician Lead following established procedures in performing daily responsibilities. The Technician I position reports directly to the Animal Husbandry Manager. This position is under close supervision with no responsibility for supervision is expected to acquire skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work through training. Uses limited discretion and judgement in carrying out Animal Technician I 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.

• Animal Care: Learn and become proficient in providing care for all small animal species (mice rats) on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. Learn to evaluate animals general health report abnormalities to veterinarystaff.
• 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.
• 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.
• Researcher Support: Learn and become proficient in effectively communicating with research staff through verbal written or electronic appropriateregulatoryand safetyregulations surrounding biomedical research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Science and animal husbandry background.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.78 to $31.01 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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 income-based child care subsidy tuition reimbursement paid vacation (22 days per year) paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason) paid holidays (13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).