Research Technician IV

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.

Research Technician IV

Primary/Essential Duties

• Is independently responsible and accountable for design and implementation of a major project related to the research goals of the lab.
• Maintains communication with others in the scientific community regarding issues related to both the general project area and the specific research project.
• Utilizes literature reviews, protocols, networking, and prior laboratory experience to determine the most suitable methods and resources to be used in research.
• Summarizes and writes for publication or presentation the results of research projects, often as co-author or author.
• Writes and edits reports of research.
• Is responsible for the daily operation of the laboratory; may lead or supervise other laboratory personnel.

Scope Of Responsibility

• Works independently with the guidance of Principal Investigator in establishing and accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.
• Consistently uses a high degree of discretion and judgment in designing and carrying out experiments which support laboratory goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience 8 years of related work experience (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and work experience)
• Proven ability and knowledge necessary to conduct research independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related scientific field

Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this position is from $38.69 to $58.02 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

• 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.