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, it 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. The center 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. 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 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 and protein expression of the tumor cells and the microenvironment, and via other changes to the genome.

• Performs the duties of the Research Technician I position plus:
• 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.
• Good organization and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Sterile technique and molecular biological experience.
• Interest in taking projects from start-to-finish, in publishing, and advancing to a leadership position in academia or industry is of particular interest.
• Cover letters explaining research interests and future plans are highly desired.

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

• Good knowledge and experience in genomic and transcriptomic technologies, and 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 one year of post‑graduation lab experience.
• Good organization and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Interest in taking projects from start-to-finish, publishing, and advancing to a leadership position in academia or industry is of particular interest.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops or call 206‑667‑4700.