Research Technician 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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

A laboratory in the division of Translational Sciences and Therapeutics (TST) at Fred Hutch is recruiting a Research Technician II to participate in projects focused on novel gene therapy and gene editing strategies for malignant and infectious diseases.

The technician will participate in molecular biology efforts, qualify and optimize gene-modified cellular therapies, and contribute to lab managerial tasks. Other duties will include processing of primary tissue samples and participating in novel assay development. Although the position will focus primarily on samples infected with HIV and related viruses, applying similar approaches for other diseases and pathologies will also be explored. The technician will report to the principal investigator and interact with a diverse team of technicians, graduate students, and post-graduate researchers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with molecular biology techniques including quantitative PCR and plasmid cloning.
• Previous experience in cell/tissue culture, and a background in infectious disease, vector and/or nanoparticle biology.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: gene therapy/gene editing including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell manufacturing, microscopy and imaging, multicolor flow cytometry and/or flow-assisted cell sorting.
• Previous experience with preclinical in vivo models of infectious and/or genetic diseases, and/or basic bioinformatics.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently to design and execute experiments, possess a high level of initiative and attention to detail, and be able to multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills (written and oral).

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.48 to $37.70 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).