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.
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 collaborates 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 to 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. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Veatch Lab at Fred Hutch is developing novel therapies for patients with solid tumors using engineered T cells. Our focus is on using helper CD4 T cells to target immune stimulatory cells to the tumor immune microenvironment to reverse immune suppression and enable tumor rejection. The lab works with human tumor samples, in vitro testing of engineered T cells, and mouse models of cancer, using flow cytometry, single‑cell RNA sequencing and high‑dimensional spatial analysis of immune cells in tumor tissue. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated full‑time
Research Technician I/II
to drive translational projects forward toward clinical applications by performing bench‑level experiments in T cell engineering and mouse model testing.
Responsibilities
T cell engineering, including primary mouse and human T cell culture and genetic modifications of T cells with viral transduction and CRISPR/Cas9.
Preparation of immune cells from mouse and human samples, partitioning for single‑cell sequencing, and preparation of single‑cell sequencing libraries.
Perform procedures related to mouse cancer models, including tumor implantation, retroorbital blood draw, retroorbital injections, intraperitoneal injections, and tumor monitoring.
Multiparameter flow cytometry of human and mouse samples.
Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team spanning expertise in medicine, biology, immunology, and bioinformatics.
Maintain laboratory equipment, records, research results files, and databases.
Assist with writing and co‑authoring scientific manuscripts (in peer‑reviewed journals).
Perform other duties as required.
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.
2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, animal handling, design and cloning of recombinant DNA.
Experience to independently perform and analyze multiparameter flow cytometry experiments, in vivo mouse tumor model experiments, single‑cell sequencing, independent design and cloning of recombinant DNA.
Background and coursework in immunology and/or cancer biology.
Prior experience in multi‑parametric flow‑cytometric phenotyping of human samples, including FACS sorting and analysis using FlowJo.
Familiarity with biosafety 2 laboratory practices and bloodborne pathogen preventions.
Comfort working with rare and important primary human biologic specimens.
Exquisite attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard operating protocols and maintain records.
Excellent English writing and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
Ability to multi‑task efficiently in a highly interactive, interdisciplinary team environment.
Comfort in a milestone‑driven environment, with quarterly objectives.
Willingness to learn new techniques.
Strong work ethic.
Salary Research Technician I: $23.33–$33.21 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
Research Technician II: $27.01–$38.45 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
Position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12–22 days/yr), paid sick leave (12–25 days/yr), paid holidays (13 days/yr), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be 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 (physical or mental), 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 you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or call 206‑667‑4700.
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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 collaborates 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 to 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. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Veatch Lab at Fred Hutch is developing novel therapies for patients with solid tumors using engineered T cells. Our focus is on using helper CD4 T cells to target immune stimulatory cells to the tumor immune microenvironment to reverse immune suppression and enable tumor rejection. The lab works with human tumor samples, in vitro testing of engineered T cells, and mouse models of cancer, using flow cytometry, single‑cell RNA sequencing and high‑dimensional spatial analysis of immune cells in tumor tissue. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated full‑time
Research Technician I/II
to drive translational projects forward toward clinical applications by performing bench‑level experiments in T cell engineering and mouse model testing.
Responsibilities
T cell engineering, including primary mouse and human T cell culture and genetic modifications of T cells with viral transduction and CRISPR/Cas9.
Preparation of immune cells from mouse and human samples, partitioning for single‑cell sequencing, and preparation of single‑cell sequencing libraries.
Perform procedures related to mouse cancer models, including tumor implantation, retroorbital blood draw, retroorbital injections, intraperitoneal injections, and tumor monitoring.
Multiparameter flow cytometry of human and mouse samples.
Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team spanning expertise in medicine, biology, immunology, and bioinformatics.
Maintain laboratory equipment, records, research results files, and databases.
Assist with writing and co‑authoring scientific manuscripts (in peer‑reviewed journals).
Perform other duties as required.
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.
2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, animal handling, design and cloning of recombinant DNA.
Experience to independently perform and analyze multiparameter flow cytometry experiments, in vivo mouse tumor model experiments, single‑cell sequencing, independent design and cloning of recombinant DNA.
Background and coursework in immunology and/or cancer biology.
Prior experience in multi‑parametric flow‑cytometric phenotyping of human samples, including FACS sorting and analysis using FlowJo.
Familiarity with biosafety 2 laboratory practices and bloodborne pathogen preventions.
Comfort working with rare and important primary human biologic specimens.
Exquisite attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard operating protocols and maintain records.
Excellent English writing and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
Ability to multi‑task efficiently in a highly interactive, interdisciplinary team environment.
Comfort in a milestone‑driven environment, with quarterly objectives.
Willingness to learn new techniques.
Strong work ethic.
Salary Research Technician I: $23.33–$33.21 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
Research Technician II: $27.01–$38.45 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
Position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
Benefits Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12–22 days/yr), paid sick leave (12–25 days/yr), paid holidays (13 days/yr), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be 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 (physical or mental), 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 you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or call 206‑667‑4700.
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