Research Technician I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Dr. Min Fang is a physician who specializes in clinical molecular genetics. She studies changes in DNA that could potentially lead to cancer. By understanding these changes at the molecular level, Dr. Fang seeks to identify abnormalities that could both diagnose cancer early and serve as actionable biomarkers to guide treatment. She also studies the genetic profiles of disseminated tumor cells — cancer cells that migrate from primary tumors to other regions of the body. The Research Technician I is 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.

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

Nice To Haves

Independent research experience separate from school lab experience
Bachelor degree in a scientific field
Experience with clinical data

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Uses limited discretion and judgment in carrying out experiments.
Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work.
Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines.
Perform and modify documented protocols and assays.
Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays.
Interpret and report on experimental results.
Perform statistical analysis of test results and prepare written reports on work performed.
Operate and carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies.
Perform other duties as required.