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.

The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Laboratory Program is part of an international collaboration of scientists and educators searching for an effective and safe HIV vaccine.  The HVTN’s mission is to develop preventive HIV vaccines. The organization conducts all phases of clinical trials from evaluating experimental vaccines for safety and the ability to stimulate immune responses to testing vaccine efficacy.  We are recruiting a technician to assist with running immunology assay, assay development and sample processing.

 

Responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work in support of scientific research by performing bench-level experiments, operating analytical instruments, recovering, compiling and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs and summaries.

• Handle blood products using sterile aseptic techniques and tissue culture techniques.
• Isolate and cryopreserve PBMC, separate and aliquot serum, plasma and semen, and isolate cells for DNA preparations.
• Handle, receive, ship, and inventory temperature dependent samples following DOT and IATA requirements for diagnostic specimens.
• Collect, record, and enter research data. Maintain precise laboratory records.  Operate under GLPs.
• Communicate and coordinate scheduling with clinical staff.
• Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment within the laboratory. Perform general maintenance and cleaning on laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, microscopes, ultra-low freezers, automated cell counters, and biological safety cabinets.
• Prepare and maintain reagents, stocks, and cultures necessary to perform work.
• Coordinate with Clinic staff to ensure reagents needed by clinic for HVTN Mucosal Protocols are in stock and within expiration date, including subcomponents of reagents.
• Be primary point of contact for all domestic processing labs request for TruCount and FBS supplies. Also be responsible for prompt shipment with appropriate information.
• Work with Lab Ops to ensure new labs receive TruCount processing training and help with the analysis of the proficiency samples as they arrive and determine if the new technicians have grasped all concepts of the process.
• Author SOPs for processes, reagents and equipment as necessary.
• Assist in the training Laboratory Technicians within the SAL
• Act as the lead technician for daily processing of clinical trial sample
• Maintain/organize records for experiments and quality control for the laboratory.

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:

• Experience with performance of clinical assays is preferred. 
  
• Show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills. 
  
• Flexible each work day and willing to work evenings and some weekends.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.33 to $33.21 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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).

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 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.