ANIMAL TECHNICIAN 3
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on May 16, 2019
Req #: | 167584 |
Department: | COMPARATIVE MEDICINE |
Job Location: | Health Sciences Center, Seattle Campus, South Lake Union |
Job Location Detail: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 05/14/2019 |
Closing Info: | Closes On 05/28/2019 |
Salary: | $2,776.00 to $3,420.00 monthly |
Union Position: | Yes |
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. |
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. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.
The Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is one of 12 basic science departments in the School of Medicine. The mission of the department is to advance knowledge and improve the health and welfare of humans and animals through excellent service support, biomedical research, and teaching. DCM is the central laboratory animal medicine resource at the University of Washington, supporting over 114,000 assignable square feet of animal facilities with an average daily census in excess of 100,000 animals across multiple species (e.g., rodents, rabbits, swine, and zebrafish). The department employs over 175 individuals who provide a comprehensive range of animal husbandry, veterinary, and laboratory services across numerous vivaria. The UW animal care program is accredited by AAALAC International and provides services to over 400 principal investigators. DCM faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and residents conduct basic and clinical research on a wide range of subjects including, but not limited to, comparative aspects of infectious disease, aging, cancer biology and genetics.
DCM has an outstanding opportunity for a full time Animal Technician 3 position. This individual will act as a floater to provide animal and facility care as needed within the DCM-managed facilities both on and off the main campus. The person in this position will perform skilled animal husbandry functions involving the care and feeding of animals as well as assisting with the care and maintenance of equipment. Note: Work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; future workweek schedules may change to meet the department's needs, with prior notice given when possible.
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