Fred Hutch
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. The Ghajar Laboratory within Fred Hutch is searching for a research technician to aid in the conduct of first‑in‑class studies to profile seeds of metastases in breast cancer patient bone marrow.
Responsibilities Research Technician I
Keep meticulous records on processed samples, storage conditions and data generated on a large human clinical study.
Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies.
Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining suitable methods for research.
Adhere strictly to detailed protocols to process human bone marrow, index sort single DTCs, and generate single‑cell genomic and transcriptomic libraries.
Conduct immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence on human tissue specimens.
Organize sequencing data for downstream processing.
Assist with follow‑up experiments in mice and in cell culture to test biological and immunological implications of human studies.
Perform statistical analyses on resulting data.
Perform other duties – including those related to lab management – as required.
Research Technician II
Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results.
Assist in the design of experiments and may be responsible for the performance of individual research projects.
Assist in publication of results by proofreading, editing, and contributing ideas.
May perform statistical analyses, write computer programs, or manage research databases.
Qualifications Research Technician I
Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
Two years of experience working in a laboratory outside of school coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
One year contiguous research experience in a biology, biochemistry, or other laboratory during undergraduate tenure.
Experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, genomic approaches, and/or mouse husbandry.
The ideal candidate will be meticulous, self‑driven, and excited to participate in this critical work.
Pay Research Technician I: $23.33 – $33.21 per hour Research Technician II: $27.01 – $38.45 per hour
Other Details Position may be eligible for relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
Benefits
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).
EEO Statement Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an equal‑employment‑opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or call 206‑667‑4700.
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Responsibilities Research Technician I
Keep meticulous records on processed samples, storage conditions and data generated on a large human clinical study.
Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies.
Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining suitable methods for research.
Adhere strictly to detailed protocols to process human bone marrow, index sort single DTCs, and generate single‑cell genomic and transcriptomic libraries.
Conduct immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence on human tissue specimens.
Organize sequencing data for downstream processing.
Assist with follow‑up experiments in mice and in cell culture to test biological and immunological implications of human studies.
Perform statistical analyses on resulting data.
Perform other duties – including those related to lab management – as required.
Research Technician II
Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results.
Assist in the design of experiments and may be responsible for the performance of individual research projects.
Assist in publication of results by proofreading, editing, and contributing ideas.
May perform statistical analyses, write computer programs, or manage research databases.
Qualifications Research Technician I
Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
Two years of experience working in a laboratory outside of school coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
One year contiguous research experience in a biology, biochemistry, or other laboratory during undergraduate tenure.
Experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, genomic approaches, and/or mouse husbandry.
The ideal candidate will be meticulous, self‑driven, and excited to participate in this critical work.
Pay Research Technician I: $23.33 – $33.21 per hour Research Technician II: $27.01 – $38.45 per hour
Other Details Position may be eligible for relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
Benefits
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).
EEO Statement Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an equal‑employment‑opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or call 206‑667‑4700.
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