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. 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 Naresh Lab in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division at Fred Hutch is seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals who are interested in conducting translational research that will ultimately lead to improved patient care. The Naresh Lab primarily focus on translational research of lymphomas and other blood cancers. The laboratory explores the biology of lymphomas and other blood cancers by understanding the alterations in gene/protein expression of the tumor cells and the microenvironment, and via other changes to the genome.

Cover letters explaining your research interests and stating your future plans are highly desired from applicants.

The Research Technician II will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator or higher‑level laboratory personnel. Uses discretion and judgment in the performance of duties. Responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work in support of 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good knowledge and experience in genomic and transcriptomic technologies, and the ability to work with human tissue samples. Experience in bioinformatics is welcome.
• Experience in single and multiplex immunohistochemistry and analysis of digital whole slide images is welcome.
• Sterile technique and molecular biological experience.
• A Master's degree in a scientific discipline can substitute for 1 year of post‑graduation lab experience.
• Good organization and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position.
• Candidates with an interest in taking projects from start‑to‑finish, in publishing, and advancing to a leadership position in academia or industry are of particular interest.

Cover letters explaining your research interests and stating your future plans are highly desired from applicants.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H‑1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H‑1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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…