"Research Technician I/II"

Overview

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 Boonyaratanakornkit Laboratory within the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division is recruiting a Research Technician I/II to perform lab experiments studying antibodies and B cells against respiratory viruses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in virology and molecular biology and experience working with rodents.

Responsibilities

Research Technician I:

• Standard assays such as PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, transfections, cell line maintenance, ELISA's, flow cytometry
• Viral production, purification, and neutralization assays
• Rodent handling, viral challenge, drug treatment, anesthesia, in vivo imaging, and tissue dissection
• Collect and analyze data and maintain an organized and regularly updated lab notebook
• Write up an experiment plan, perform and lead experiments, assist in analysis, and provide a report with data interpretation
• Assist in the design of experiments; may be responsible for the performance of individual research projects
• Identify methodological problems in research protocols and implement modifications to optimize experimental results
• Prepare and present written and oral progress reports concerning studies including background, results, and interpretation of data
• May conduct literature reviews to assist in determining the most suitable methods to be used in research
• May perform statistical analyses, write computer programs, or manage research data base
• Other duties as assigned

Research Technician II:

• All Research Technician I responsibilities but with a higher level of independent work

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Research Technician I:

• 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:

All minimum qualifications of the Research Technician I, plus:

• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in microbiology, immunology, virology, biotechnology or other similar areas of focus
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in virology and molecular biology
• The technician must show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player
• Willing to work with biohazardous/infectious agents, human specimens, and rodent colonies under carefully controlled conditions.
• Excellent and meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication, responsiveness to feedback, and organizational skills
• Flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive experiments

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

Research Technician II: The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time. 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).