Research Technician II/III
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 focus of research conducted in Dr. William Grady’s laboratory in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division of Fred Hutch is the study of the molecular and cell biology of gastrointestinal cancer as well as the role of genetic and epigenetic alterations in cancer.
Responsibilities
- Mouse husbandry/colony management with transgenic and conditional knock-out mice
- Maintain a database used for organizing the current inventory and tracking the location of specific information/specimens
- Collect and analyze data
- Monitor adherence to study protocol
- Inform PI of deviations from study protocol
- Attend project meetings
- Keep detailed records for experiments
- Maintain a high level of accuracy for all work
- Perform other duties as assigned
Research Technician II:
All Previous Responsibilities, Plus:
Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results.
- Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data.
- Assist in the design of experiments; may be responsible for the performance of individual research projects.
- Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research.
- Assist in publication of results by proofreading, editing, and contributing ideas.
- May perform statistical analyses, write computer programs, or manage research data base.
Research Technician III:
All Previous Responsibilities, Plus:
- Collection and processing of human and mouse tissue samples
- DNA, RNA extraction from fresh frozen or formalin fixed paraffin-embedded human tissue samples
- Proficient with real-time PCR technology
- Protein extraction, cell fractionation, western blot, and immunoprecipitation
- Responsible for the organization of specimen inventory in short-term and long-term storage
- In vitro cell culture experiments
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Research Technician III:
All minimum qualifications of Research Technician II, plus:
- 5 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and work experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge in the area of study
- Demonstrated basic laboratory skills
- Highly self-motivated and trustworthy.
- Willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Capability of working independently in a teamwork environment.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Photoshop
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.
Research Technician III: The hourly pay range for this position is from $33.42 to $50.12 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
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).