Animal Care Specialist

2 months ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Unavailable Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician I to join our team at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. As an Animal Technician I, you will be responsible for performing routine animal husbandry tasks, maintaining animal facilities and equipment, and providing exceptional support to our research staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Learn and become proficient in providing care for all small animal species (mice, rats) on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Evaluate animals' general health and report abnormalities to veterinary staff.
  • Master changing a minimum of 120 small cages per day.
  • Operate equipment washers, automatic water bottle filling systems, and autoclaves under supervision.
  • Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and equipment washing in animal housing areas and surrounding premises.
  • Communicate effectively with research staff through verbal, written, or electronic means.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
Benefits

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 days per year, paid sick leave days per year, paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 or by calling.



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