Research Technician III - Cancer Biology Job at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA

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  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

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 worlds 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 worlds 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 Research Technician III role is responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work supporting scientific research by performing bench-level experiments, operating analytical instruments, recovering, compiling, and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs, and summaries.

This position will be 100% onsite at our Seattle South Lake Union campus and work with members of the laboratory of Dr. Taran Gujral in the Division of Human Biology. This position provides a rich environment to learn about cell biology and the drug discovery process. Candidates will also have the opportunity to present their research during lab meetings and scientific conferences and to write, submit, and publish scientific papers.

Responsibilities


  • Culture and maintain a collection of cancer cell lines
  • Prepare samples and carry out biochemical and PCR-based assays
  • Perform drug efficacy studies in mice
  • Prepare tissue sections for histology work
  • Analyze data from assays using various software packages.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team.



Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and work experience)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in a related scientific field preferred
  • Prior experience with small animal handling is required.
  • Experience working with cancer mouse models is preferred.
  • Experience with tissue culture and standard molecular biological techniques (DNA and RNA extraction), protein isolation and analysis (gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, etc.), and microbiology techniques preferred.
  • The technician must show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication, responsiveness to feedback, and organizational skills.
  • Flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive experiments.


The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $104,249, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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).

Additional Information

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 due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, H1b, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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