The Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) is a center of scientific excellence in research and therapy of autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis, and promotes clinical and interdisciplinary research, particularly in cancer, neuroscience, and heart disease. BRI is celebrating its 53rd year as Washington State’s oldest medical research institute with over 200 employees and a $26 million budget in 2008.
The Animal Technician will provide daily care and maintenance tasks for mice including: washing, sanitizing and sterilizing supplies, cleaning and changing cages, checking cage/room supplies and maintaining the general appearance and cleanliness of the Vivarium. This position also performs daily animal health checks (illness, births, etc) tissue sample procurement and weaning.
Requirements include:
High school education or equivalent;
An attention to detail, good communication skills and an aptitude to follow instructions;
The ability to operate cage cleaning/sanitizing equipment;
Basic knowledge or willingness to learn how to care for animal health and handling animals;
Capability to push or pull 100 lbs. and carry 50 lbs. in conjunction with another co-worker.
For application instructions please visit http://www.benaroyaresearch.org/employment and quote reference number 09-46 in your cover letter.
EEO M/F
Location: Seattle
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