"Research Technician 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.

Dr. James Alvarez's laboratory at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician II. Our laboratory seeks to understand the genetic and cellular underpinnings of tumor progression, with a focus on tumor dormancy and therapy resistance. To achieve this goal, we use genomic, cell biologic, biochemical, and genetic tools to study genetically engineered mouse models and human cancer cells.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have excellent organizational skills.

The applicant will have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to research projects in our lab. The ideal candidate will be able to independently drive a research project with guidance from the PI and work collaboratively as part of a team. We anticipate that these contributions will result in the technician being an author on multiple high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with placing orders and keeping the lab organized
• Independently executing a research project with guidance from the PI
• Performing cell culture
• Conducting biochemical and molecular biology assays, including RT-PCR, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence
• Working collaboratively with postdocs and graduate students to further research projects

Qualifications

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:

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team
• Cell culture experience
• Experience performing western blotting and RT-PCR
• Expertise in immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry

Please include a Cover Letter and References as part of your application addressed to Dr. James Alvarez.

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).