We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Animal Technician I - Cage Wash to join our dynamic team at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Animal Technician I - Cage Wash is a promising opportunity to develop beneficial skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Animal Technician I - Cage Wash at Seattle Children's Hospital today!
Conduct laboratory animal care and associated support duties under close supervision according to standards set forth by the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) to maintain full accreditation status with the Association for Assessment & Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). (there will be no animal care work involved)
• Responsible for processing both clean and dirty cages.
• Provides daily maintenance of equipment (washers and sterilizers), including performance tests.
• Maintains records of preventive maintenance tasks
• Provides input for Cage Wash SOPs.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• Helps supervisor with new supply and equipment deliveries & distribution.
• Adheres to the cage wash facility traffic flow (clean versus dirty)
• Assists with rack disassembling and other heavy equipment transportation
• Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Credentials:
- N/A
Preferred:
- Some laboratory/animal husbandry experience with mice and rats
- Experience operating cage washers and autoclaves.
$18.25 - $26.20 /hr
$37,960.00 - $54,496.00 /yr
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: WSNA - UFCW
Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors . Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.
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We are committed to not only treating disease but to eliminating it. Help us achieve our vision of being a worldwide leader in pediatric research aimed to improve the health and well-being of children. If you are interested in a challenging career aimed at groundbreaking research, Seattle Children's Research Institute is the place for you.
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? Excellent Benefits Package
? Rapid Progression
? Competitive salary
