Animal Equipment Preparer at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

OverviewFred 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 worlds 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 worlds 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 Equipment Preparer processes the facilities soiled animal housing equipment and prepares for use.The incumbent works following established procedures in performing daily responsibilities. The Equipment Preparer position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Husbandry and Operations. This position is under close supervision with no responsibility for supervision others. Incumbent is expected to acquire skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work through training. Uses limited discretion and judgement in carrying out tasks.This position will work onsite Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.ResponsibilitiesEssential Role Classification:The Equipment Prepareris classified as essential personnel and as such is required to work with a minimalnumberof 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.Housing Equipment Preparation: Learn to and become proficient in preparing items for the equipment washers including removal of soiled bedding sorting of items into similar batches soaking designated items and scrubbing items that are especially soiled. Be proficient at preparing orders of freshly prepared animal caging and rodent drinking water for the animal technicians. Equipment Operations: Learn to and become proficient at ensuring that clean equipment has been processed correctly and shows no sign of residual waste material or other types of contamination. Be proficient at notifying the Supervisor of any malfunctioning machinery or damaged equipment. Be proficient in operation of equipment washers autoclaves and automatic water filling systems including preparing the acidification solution for the water filing stations under supervision. Sanitation Operations:Learn to and become proficient in performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping mopping garbage removal and equipment washing in animal housing areas and surrounding premises. Learn and become proficient in appropriate sanitation procedures and collection of materials for quality testing. Research Support: Learn to and become proficient at preparing and providing special equipment orders. Know appropriate regulatory and safety regulations surrounding biomedical research.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs gloves shoe covers gowns ear plugs / muffs face mask and eye protection.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent.Six months experience as and Equipment Preparer I or equivalent. Have sufficient verbal and written English communication skills to be able to follow written and verbal instructions and assimilate training presented in English.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.The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.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).Additional InformationWe 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 or by calling . Key Skills New Equipment,Equipment Performance,Parts Inventory,personal protective,Semiconductor,Project Management,Process Control,Equipment Design,Equipment Issues,Equipments inspection,Mechanical Equipment,Maintenance Activities,Visual Inspections,Data Analysis,Air Compressors Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 21 - 30