Research Technician I

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. 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 Cohn lab, within the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division at Fred Hutch, is recruiting a Research Technician I whose main focus will be HIV cure research projects. The candidate will work directly with the Principal Investigator and other lab members to perform and analyze experiments using primary human samples to investigate HIV persistence.

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who can challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups - women, disabled people, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender nonconforming, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Nucleic acid isolation from plasma, PBMCs, and tissue samples

• Analysis of HIV sequence by PCR and next-generation sequencing

• Sequencing library preparation (Illumina and PacBio)

• Tissue culture of primary human cells

• Multi-parameter flow cytometry-based analysis of human samples

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report on experimental results

• Maintain thorough and detailed experimental records

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Immunology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or similar

• College-level laboratory course completion, and experience as an independent worker in a research laboratory

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Competency in basic tissue culture, molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR and gel electrophoresis, and a familiarity with current understanding of HIV

• The candidate must be detail oriented, well-organized, self-motivated, and able to efficiently manage time and experiments

• Strong communication skills

• Prior experience in cell subset isolation from peripheral blood

• Prior experience in multi-parametric flow-cytometric phenotyping of human samples, particularly FACS sorting and analysis using FlowJo

• Prior experience in computational analysis using R/Python/equivalent, or willingness to learn

• Familiarity with biosafety 2 and 2/3 laboratory practices and bloodborne pathogen preventions

• Being comfortable working with rare and important primary human biologic specimens

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 $22.21 to $31.61 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligilble for relocation assistance and or sign on bonus.

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).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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.