Research Technician I/II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 spectrometery, live cell imaging, drug profiling, and others.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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)
• paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level