Research Technician I

Fred 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 world’s 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 world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Boeckh lab, a busy, diverse, applied clinical research lab, is seeking a Research Technician to participate in our work studying humoral as well as cellular innate and adaptive immune responses to viral infection, with a focus on herpesvirus and respiratory virus infections, including COVID-19. The candidate will also help operate the Infectious Disease Sciences Biospecimen Repository, a valuable resource that includes more than 300,000 biospecimens spread across 20+ freezers that have been collected over a 40-year period.

 

This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of laboratory techniques in a supportive, collaborative setting.  Exposure to faculty and staff across a broad range of careers in clinical research make this an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future in clinical research or medicine. We encourage curiosity and collaboration, and are committed to a supportive culture of safety, trust and belonging that helps our team members achieve their personal and professional goals.

• Perform molecular techniques for assessing immune function, including phage immunoprecipitation
• Carry out cell culture and cellular neutralizing antibody assays
• High throughput multiparameter flow cytometry, including carrying out experiments, running samples on flow cytometers, and analyzing data
• Perform Elispot immune assays
• Summarize and present data at lab meetings and for publications
• Process research samples, including blood and respiratory tract swabs/washes
• Assist with biospecimen repository functions, including sample inventory, movement and aliquoting
• Perform ordering, reagent prep, equipment maintenance and other tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge in the area of study.
• Demonstrated basic laboratory skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous hands-on laboratory experience. Lab experience (honors thesis, internship in a laboratory) obtained during undergraduate studies will be considered.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell culture or molecular biology.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Superior organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation for experiments and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work efficiently, be adaptable, and be highly self-motivated.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)) Experience with FACSDiva, FlowJo and GraphPad Prism. Familiarity with R or Python.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.21 to $31.61 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.