Research Technician I/II

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 Tapscott Lab is composed of an interactive group of scientists investigating gene transcription in a chromatin context in normal development and disease. Areas of current interest focus on how abnormal activation of early developmental programs alters gene expression and cell fate in human diseases, including facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and certain cancers. The lab focuses on mechanisms spanning epigenetics, transcription, translation, cell cycle regulation, and cell signaling, as well as how diseased cells interact with their environment through RNA/protein secretion and immune evasion. Ongoing projects include CRISPR- and drug-based screens to identify regulators capable of suppressing the disease-causing early developmental program for therapeutic intervention. Findings from model developmental systems are applied to understand human diseases, including cancers and degenerative diseases.

Additional information about research in the Tapscott Lab can be found at: https://research.fredhutch.org/tapscott/en.html

The Research Technician I/II will be responsible for performing standard and investigative molecular biology 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, and preparing charts, graphs and summaries. The lab uses standard molecular biology techniques including RT-PCR, Western blotting, cloning, CRISPR mutagenesis, and tissue culture.

Job Duties:

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
• May supervise work-study students
• Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs
• Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Research Technician I:

• 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
  

Research Technician II:
All minimum qualifications of Research Technician II, plus:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A successful candidate will have scientific curiosity, a high level of self-motivation, the ability to take instruction and correction and to follow directions, good organizational skills and the ability to work and think independently.
• Have a track record of reliability and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience performing molecular biology techniques including RT-PCR, Western blotting, cloning, CRISPR mutagenesis, or tissue culturing.

Research Technician I: The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.33 to $33.21 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Research Technician II: The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include 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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).