Research Technician II

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.

 

The Subramaniam Lab is seeking a Research Tech I or II (depending on experience) to support cutting-edge research investigating mechanisms of human mRNA translation. The position will focus on supporting projects using ReLiC, our high throughput CRISPR screening approach to identify regulators of translation and other RNA metabolic processes in human cells (Nugent et al. Nature Methods 2025). The Research Tech will be responsible for performing bench-level experiments, mammalian cell culture, high-throughput sequencing library preparation, data analysis, and assisting with manuscript preparation.

 

The Subramaniam lab is part of the Basic Sciences Division and the Computational Biology Program at Fred Hutch. More information on the Subramaniam lab can be found at http://rasilab.github.io. A manual describing roles, expectations, and lab policies can be found at https://rasilab.github.io/docs/lab_manual/.

• Perform mammalian cell culture and genome engineering experiments to support ReLiC screening projects
• Prepare DNA libraries for high-throughput sequencing
• Conduct biochemical experiments to isolate and analyze human ribosomes
• Assist with high-throughput sequencing data analysis using computational tools
• Maintain laboratory databases and ensure accurate data recording and verification
• Identify methodological problems in research protocols and implement modifications to optimize experimental results
• Prepare written progress reports and assist with figure preparation for publications
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining optimal experimental methods
• Assist in the design of experiments and be responsible for the performance of individual research projects

Research Technician I:

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

 

Research Technician II:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Experience with plasmid cloning
• Microscopy experience
• Basic programming experience
• Independent research experience in molecular biology outside of laboratory coursework
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently, time management, self-reliance, and task completion strategies

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Research Technician I: The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.87 to $32.56 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 

Research Technician II: The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.48 to $37.70 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. 

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, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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