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. 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.

 

A full-time Research Technician I is needed in a laboratory within our Translational Science and Therapeutics Division that aims to comprehensively study human lung cancer in a translational cancer research laboratory. The selected applicant will assist other laboratory staff in the collection of various human samples, maintenance of the biorepository performance of experiments with these samples at the bench, routine laboratory maintenance, and specimen processing. Basic experience in the performance of PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, sequencing, developing cell and protein assays, cell culture, and handling of laboratory animals is essential.

The technician works under the direction of the Principal Investigator with additional supervision coming from higher-level laboratory personnel. They use limited discretion and judgment in carrying out experiments.

• Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work
• Maintain the laboratory mouse colony including genotyping and assistance with mouse-based experiments.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines
• Acquire human tissue specimens at various sites within the UW/Fred Hutch system
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays
• Interpret and report on experimental results
• Perform statistical analysis of test results and prepare written reports on work performed
• Interact with various Hutch cores (processing, genomics, flow etc) to coordinate experiments
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in a scientific field
• Must have scientific knowledge in the area of study and basic laboratory skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.87 to $32.56 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 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 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.