Animal Technician II

Animal Technician II

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

• Animal Care: Independently perform care for all small animal species (mice, rats) on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. Be proficient at evaluating animals' general health, reporting abnormalities to veterinary staff
• Husbandry Operations: Independently perform animal husbandry procedures including using and maintaining animal housing. Expected to master changing a minimum of 160 small cages per day. Learn to and become proficient in animal husbandry in special care areas such as quarantine, radiation, BSL2, Bio-bubble. Independently operate equipment washers, automatic water bottle filling systems and autoclaves
• Sanitation Operations: Be proficient in performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and equipment washing in animal housing areas and surrounding premises. Be proficient in appropriate sanitation procedures.
• Researcher Support: Be proficient in effectively communicating with research staff through verbal, written, or electronic means Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regulatory: Have intermediate knowledge of regulatory and safety regulations surrounding biomedical research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience as an Animal Technician I or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• 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:

• 2 years' experience in lab animal or related animal or related field.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.33 to $33.21 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, 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

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