LOCATION: 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, United States
DUTIES:
- Animal Care Technician will work with animals that may bite, scratch, or kick.
- Animal Care Technician will ensure animal welfare and safety is a priority at all times. All animal safety incidents must be reported immediately (within 24 hrs) to the appropriate manager.
- Animal Care Technician are required to dress for work in the scrub suits provided by and laundered at the facility. Locker and shower rooms are provided on site.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION:
- At least 6 months of experience caring for animals in a professional setting such as a research animal facility, veterinary hospital, zoo, breeding facility, or pet store.
- Knowledge of principles of animal breeding.
- A working knowledge of and experience applying principles and requirements of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the US Animal Welfare Act.
- Ability to consistently provide humane housing conditions, gentle handling, and secure restraint of animals. Knowledge of normal animal behavior. Understanding of ethical care obligations.
- Knowledge of sanitation practices.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to operate equipment including autoclaves, cage-washers, floor scrubbers, lift carts, bedding dispensers, biosafety cabinets, water-pouch fillers, fume hoods.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
- 8-hour daily work schedule, within the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and as established by the Supervisor. There will be no more than 40 hours per week and no more than 5 days per week.
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