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 qualified and motivated Research Technician I is sought to join the CCEH Lab in the Translational Sciences and Therapeutics Division (TST) of Fred Hutch. Fred Hutch provides a highly interactive and supportive environment for individuals interested in scientific research to grow and develop their future career. It consistently ranks in the top 20 best places to work for postdocs, as surveyed by The Scientist. In this role, the candidate will perform essential laboratory work that supports various scientific research for investigators. The duties include bench-level experiments using cell selection devices; operating and understanding flow cytometry; compiling and verifying accuracy of data; performing calculations; and preparing charts, graphs and summaries.

Works independently under the guidance of the senior technician, staff scientists, and/or post-doc in the lab, and in conjunction with the Principal Investigator, accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.

JOB DUTIES

Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures, cell lines, and lab equipment.
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays.
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data for experiments and assays.
• Assist in statistical analyses.
• Interpret and report on experimental results.
• Maintain large informatics and cell databases.
• Work with various cryopreservation techniques and samples stored in a liquid nitrogen.
• Maintain cell cultures.
• Extract analytes from cells.
• Operate a flow cytometer and perform fluorescence-activated cell sorting.
• Prepare cell shipments to various research institutions.
• May supervise work-study students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science.
• Basic laboratory skills and scientific knowledge in the area of study.
• Self-motivated candidates with excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience.
• Proficiency and experience in cell cryopreservation, tissue culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and cell purification techniques using autoMACS, CliniMACS, or comparable instruments.

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).