Animal Technician I - Cage Wash

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory animal care 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 AAALAC accreditation. Note: There will be no direct animal care work involved in this role.
• Process both clean and dirty cages.
• Provide daily maintenance of equipment (washers and sterilizers), including performance tests.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide input for Cage Wash SOPs.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• Assist supervisor with new supply and equipment deliveries and distribution.
• Adhere to the cage wash facility traffic flow (clean versus dirty).
• Assist with rack disassembling and other heavy equipment transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Some laboratory/animal husbandry experience with mice and rats.
• Experience operating cage washers and autoclaves.

Pay

Compensation range: $21.30 - $28.48 per hour. This range is based on full-time employment (2,080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Note: This compensation range is specific to Seattle; positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits (details available on our careers benefits page)