Research Technician I​/II

Research Technician I/II

The Sullivan Laboratory in the Division of Human Biology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center studies the metabolism of cancer cells. We are interested in understanding how cancers alter their cell metabolism to support biomass synthesis and survive stress and in identifying new metabolic targets to suppress tumor growth. We seek an enthusiastic candidate for a role that balances cutting edge research, collaborative work, and lab management.

The ability to work in a team as well as taking individual initiative will be essential.

The Research Technician I/II is responsible for performing standard investigative laboratory experiment work in support of scientific research in cancer metabolism. The job will entail performing experiments, operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of research data, performing calculations, preparing charts, graphs, summaries and presentations.

The technician works under the direction of the Principal Investigator and in collaboration with other laboratory personnel. The work will require working with cancer cells in cell culture and molecular and cell biology methods. Our research program is highly adaptable to different research directions and goals and so additional opportunities for training/research may include mouse work, application of novel metabolic biosensors, mass spectrometry, live cell imaging, drug profiling, and others.

The technician will work under the direction of Dr. Sullivan and other laboratory personnel to perform experiments and to support the experiments of others. The candidate's time will be divided into two parts: ~50% effort conducting cutting edge research in cancer metabolism and ~50% effort for laboratory maintenance and lab management.

• Conduct biochemical and molecular biological experiments under direction from the PI and lab-mates
• Maintain clear and accurate laboratory notebooks documenting experimental details and results
• Participate in lab research meetings, including presenting to small groups of scientists
• Assist in publication of results by proofreading and editing
• Manage research databases and supply management
• Assist in general laboratory duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Research Technician I:

• Bachelor's degree in 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, Plus:

• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience
• Experience with cell culturing, imaging, mass spectrometry, other molecular biology/biochemistry techniques, and/or computational skills
• A passion for scientific discovery

Research Technician I:
The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.33 to $33.21 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Research Technician II:
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.

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).

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.

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