Animal Technician 1 at UW in Seattle, WA

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Job Description DCM has an outstanding opportunity for Animal Technician 1 to join their team. About this Opportunity: Reporting to Animal Facility Program Supervisor , the Animal Technician 1 is responsible for full cagewash room duties, animal care in rooms, and custodial care for animals and animal facilities. If applicable, units may also provide additional or clarifying information about the role, such as the UW worksite location or details about telework eligibility and work schedule. Key Responsibilities: 1. Animal Care & Husbandry (60%) Perform and document daily animal health checks; identify and report illness or abnormalities Perform routine husbandry: cage changes, housing, feed, water, enrichment Wean or separate animals; handle, restrain, weigh, and sex common laboratory animals Determine daily animal census Provide food and water (including specialized diets); document administration and consumption; report deviations Maintain separation of animals with different health or experimental statuses; avoid cross contamination Provide husbandry in biocontainment or bioexclusion areas (ABSL2, ABSL2+, isolation, quarantine, Helicobacter free rooms) Monitor and record room environmental parameters; report deviations Assist with delivery of animals to the facility and transport within the facility Maintain detailed and accurate written and electronic records and logs Follow all SOPs and guidelines for animal care, cagewash, and facility operations Communicate animal care issues to research personnel, supervisors, and coworkers Maintain appropriate communication with research personnel Attend staff meetings and continuing education sessions 2. Sanitation, Cagewash & Facility Maintenance (20%) Follow SOPs, Working Guidelines, and related documents for cagewash, animal care, and housing Prepare clean cages and enclosures for a wide variety of animals Clean/sanitize animal use areas: walls, floors, ceilings, windows, food prep rooms Perform general custodial duties (sweeping, mopping, waste transport) Dispose of animal carcasses per facility, state, and federal requirements Assist with basic cagewash duties (autoclaves, rack washers, tunnel washers) Operate machinery (change stations, floor scrubbers, animal racks) Maintain equipment (ventilated racks, laminar flow stations, biological safety cabinets) and premises to standards 3. Logistics, Supplies & Operational Support (20%) Monitor inventory levels; stock and maintain supplies; initiate supply and equipment orders Occasionally operate departmental vehicles (car and box truck) Perform related duties as required Required Qualifications: To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications: Physical ability to do required work; ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma Physical ability to do required work Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with others in written and spoken form Ability to take direction Ability to maintain records and to ensure accurate data collection Ability to learn to operate equipment such as autoclaves and tunnel or rack washers Basic computer skills to include sending and receiving emails, word processing (e.g., Word), and internet navigation Ability to learn to successfully complete time reporting using an online database Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Ability to work collabo