Research Technician II

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 Hsieh Lab in the Division of Human Biology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is looking for a highly motivated Research Technician II, who is interested in studying how the way cells make proteins or protein synthesis control ultimately determine specific behaviors that can lead to and potentiate cancer. Our work will include mechanistic studies in cell lines, mouse models, and human tissue samples with the ultimate goal of learning how to target and drug the protein synthesis machinery.

The individual will be responsible for performing investigative lab work at the bench alongside Dr. Hsieh, postdoctoral fellows and other staff in the lab. The ability to work in a team will be essential.

Responsibilities

The technician will work under the direction of the Dr. Hsieh and other laboratory personnel.

The candidate's time will be divided into two parts: 75% effort to conduct cutting edge research and 25% effort for laboratory maintenance. Laboratory maintenance will include maintaining the lab's regulatory documentation and assisting with lab ordering. It is anticipated that a strong candidate will be able to conduct molecular assays on their own with input from Dr. Hsieh and other lab members.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or higher level of education in a scientific field

• Must have scientific knowledge in the area of biological science and basic laboratory skills

• Must have scientific curiosity, a high level of self-motivation, the ability to take instruction and correction and to follow directions, good organizational skills, and wants to stay at least two years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate academic success indicated by a strong grade point average will be taken in to consideration

• Ability to work independently and perform experiments with supervision will be required after training

• Familiarity and expertise in cell/tissue culture, PCR, western blots, genotyping, DNA/RNA isolation and extraction, and human and mouse immunohistochemistry.

• A history of mouse work including management of a mouse colony is strongly preferred. Mouse work in the Hsieh Lab will include maintenance of breeder lines, xenograft and PDX assays, drug treatments, and collection of tissues.

• Prior research experience in a laboratory in addition to school lab experience is required (greater than or equal to 2 years).

• Highly organized individual

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 $25.71 to $36.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.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.

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