Animal Technician Lead

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

The Animal Technician Lead works under the Animal Technician Manager following established procedures in performing daily responsibilities.  Responsibilities include ensuring animals are provided appropriate husbandry and housing, training and development of Animal Technicians, and regulatory compliance.  This is an advance level position for individuals with prior experience in laboratory animal care operations.  This position is under supervision with no responsibility for the supervision of others.  

Essential Role Classification: 

The Animal Technician Lead 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.  

• Mastery of all Animal Technician III essential tasks and knowledge of all Animal Technician job descriptions. Providing animal care and husbandry for all care areas on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
• Personnel and training: Train Animal Technicians in husbandry and operational procedures. Document training and performance level.  Adjust technician assignments as needed.    
• Administrative Operations:  Be proficient and provide oversight for in assigned administrative procedures in support of animal facility management and operations, including software functions, data collection, record keeping.  Participate in inventory management and supply requisition.   
• Maintenance and Sanitation Operations: Be proficient at and provide oversight for routine equipment maintenance, collection of environmental samples for sanitization efficacy. Independently submit facility work orders.    
• Regulatory and Compliance support: Assures that the facility operates in accordance with USDA regulations, NIH policies, and AAALAC standards. Participates in preparations of facilities for IACUC and AAALAC site visits. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Three full years of experience as an Animal Technician III or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or higher in biology or similar.
• Preferred experience with rodents and/or USDA covered species at animal technician III level or equivalent.
• Science and animal husbandry background.
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within 6 months.
• 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.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.72 to $36.62 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.