Research Technician II

Job Title

Research Technician II

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 focuses 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 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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