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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Lund lab in the Immunology and Vaccine Development (IVD) Program of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) is recruiting a Research Technician I, with a focus on bench research duties under the supervision of senior lab staff and the Principal Investigator.

This positon may require occasional evening and weekend work.

All applicants must submit a cover letter in order to be considered.

Process and analyze human blood and tissue samples
• Handle animals
• Perform in-vivo animal infection and vaccination studies
• Perform flow cytometry
• Perform PCR-based analysis of cell populations
• Conduct sterile cell culture work with cell lines and primary cells
• Manage the mouse colony and perform genotyping
• Grow and maintain viral stocks
• Perform immunofluorescence staining and other microscopy and imaging techniques
• Be responsible for data analysis and communication
• Be in charge of general lab upkeep and maintenance tasks
• Perform experiments involving viruses and tissues from infected individuals at biosafety level 2 (BSL2)
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be highly motivated.
• Execute experiments in a timely manner.
• Possess a great attention to detail.
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize work at a short notice.
• Work well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ideally, have prior experience working with animals, performing laboratory research, and/or be interested in immunology and host-pathogen interactions research.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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).