Research Technician III - Cancer Biology

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.

About the role

This position will be 100% onsite at our Seattle South Lake Union campus and work with members of the laboratory of Dr. Taran Gujral in the Division of Human Biology. This position provides a rich environment to learn about cell biology and the drug discovery process. Candidates will also have the opportunity to present their research during lab meetings and scientific conferences and to write, submit, and publish scientific papers.

The Research Technician III role is responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work supporting 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.

Responsibilities

• Culture and maintain a collection of cancer cell lines
• Prepare samples and carry out biochemical and PCR-based assays
• Perform drug efficacy studies in mice
• Prepare tissue sections for histology work
• Analyze data from assays using various software packages
• Work both independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and work experience)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related scientific field preferred
• Prior experience with small animal handling is required
• Experience working with cancer mouse models is preferred
• Experience with tissue culture and standard molecular biological techniques (DNA and RNA extraction), protein isolation and analysis (gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, etc.), and microbiology techniques preferred
• The technician must show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication, responsiveness to feedback, and organizational skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive experiments

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $104,250, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• 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)