Research Technician I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

3d•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. The K. Dhodapkar lab is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Research Technician to work in a collaborative environment leading research on immune-therapies and immune function in cancer patients and cancer survivors. The focus of our lab is to study interactions between cancer and immune system in the setting of precursor states, clinical malignancy and during survivorship following completion of therapy. We are actively exploring various immune therapies including checkpoint blocking agents, CARTs and bispecific engagers for T cell redirection. The position will provide opportunities to learn immunologic techniques and translational science. This position requires full time on site work and ideal for a person interested in immunology research.

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

Prior lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lab maintenance, making media, culturing cell lines, processing blood samples, helping lab members with various immunology assays.
Mouse models and help with animal experiments.
Good record keeping essential.
Ability to work full time on site in the lab.