• Animal Technician 1

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 242744

     

    Department: WASHINGTON NATIONAL PRIMATE CENTER (WaNPRC)

     

    Appointing Department Web Address: https://wanprc.uw.edu/

     

    Job Location Detail: Mesa, Arizona. Fully onsite.

     

    Posting Date: 01/29/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Continuous

     

    Salary: $3,657 per month

     

    Shift: First Shift

    Notes:

    As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf)

     

    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

     

    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

     

    The Washington National Primate Center has an outstanding opportunity for an Animal Technician 1 to join their team based in Arizona** **POSITION PURPOSE

     

    The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Center:

     

    + Commitment to Research

    + Teamwork

    + Accountability – Productivity

    + CommunicationThis position works under the direct supervision the Animal Technician Supervisor at the Arizona Breeding Colony (ABC) of the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

    + Perform animal care duties; provide custodial care for animals and animal facilities.

    + Feed and water animals in accordance with prescribed diets and instructions.

    + Transfer animals from soiled to clean enclosures making sure to maintain individual animal identity; prepare animal quarters in accordance with specified procedures.

    + Transfer animals from outdoor enclosures to indoor enclosures.

    + Clean and/or sterilize cages, pans, runs and surrounding premises including walls, floors, windows, food preparation rooms and cage washing areas according to specified procedures. Clean outdoor enclosures in accordance with specified procedures.

    + Observe animals for obvious abnormalities and report observations.

    + Maintain records related to feeding, care and animal identification.

    + May lift heavy animals, cages, supplies and/or equipment.

    + Maintain equipment and premises in accordance with specified standards; ensure that temperature, water pressure, humidity and lighting remain within acceptable ranges; read and record data; report deviations. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

    + Physical ability to do required work; ability to read and write English. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Must be willing to work in personal protective equipment, which may include face shields, face masks, gloves, lab clothing, booties. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at the contracted Occupational Health Clinic. The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, immunizations, such as tetanus, physical exam and/or review of work health history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative respiratory protective equipment. These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment. May be required to work with and take specific precautions, against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing. Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies/procedures.

    + Punctuality and a regular pattern of attendance are essential functions of the position.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.