Animal Technician I - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center : Job Details

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 veterinary staff. 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 means. Lea...Technician, Animal, Operations, Healthcare