"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 Research Technician I/II will be hired into the Kiem Lab to support projects investigating cell and gene therapies for HIV. Therapies to be evaluated include anti-HIV CAR T cells, broadly neutralizing antibodies, and engineered resistance to HIV infection, using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo preclinical models.

Responsibilities

The Stem Cell and Gene Therapy (SCGT) program is recruiting a Research Technician I/II for a new position with a focus on bench research. Duties may include processing and analysis of primary blood and tissue samples for flow cytometry, PCR, sterile cell culture work with a focus on hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and B cells. The position involves additional responsibilities, such as gene modification of HSCs and B cells, culture/analysis of cells infected with HIV and related viruses, and data analysis. The candidate should be motivated to participate in sample processing and analysis from experiments using preclinical models. The candidate must also be comfortable working with potentially infectious material and biosafety level 2+ techniques. This position affords the motivated technician an opportunity to develop/utilize both tissue culture and molecular biology skills, providing a strong foundation for future graduate or professional school applicants.

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:

• 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:

• Master's degree.
• Candidates with excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral) plus an ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment are encouraged to apply.
• To be successful in this position, the candidate must be highly motivated, possess a high level of initiative, and attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently on multiple projects in a team environment.
• Experience with cell culture, multicolor flow cytometry, and/or molecular biology techniques e.g. quantitative PCR is strongly desired.
• Previous experience using primary cells, genome editing, and ELISA.
• Knowledge or experience maintaining and ordering materials is preferred in addition to excellent record keeping skills. The ideal candidate would be familiar with computer programs including Microsoft Office, FlowJo, Graphpad Prism, and/or similar products.
• Reliable, dependable and consistent with tasks.

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).