Overview

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.

The Fred Hutch Innovation Laboratory (FHIL) at Fred Hutch seeks an enthusiastic and highly motivated technician to join a team of scientists working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the forefront of fundamental and immunotherapy research. The FHIL is a collaborative initiative of the Immunotherapy and Translational Data Science Integrated Research Centers (IIRC and TDS IRC) with a mission to advance the introduction and development of new immuno-oncology research technologies. The FHIL spurs in-house development and early adoption of novel techniques, including advanced single cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, T- and B-cell receptor sequencing, and other DNA/RNA-based technologies.

FHIL is located in the historic Steam Plant building under the direction of Dr. Evan Newell. The successful candidate will work with a team of technicians and data scientists.

The successful candidate will test and compare new technologies, assist in protocol development, and use these technologies to support ongoing research in immune oncology. This person will be responsible for executing experiments with new protocols and generating NGS data to compare technologies in collaboration with computational biology collaborators. The technician will perform bench-level experiments, operate analytical instruments, and compile and summarize experimental data. The technician will also maintain detailed laboratory records, analyze data, and report on experimental results.

This position requires a high level of organization, a keen eye for detail, and accurate and thorough record keeping. We seek a candidate who has experience executing lab protocols and can adapt and troubleshoot new ones. This position will be extended to a candidate who is creative, passionate, persistent, patient, and critical, with an initiative to propel work forward. We seek a candidate who is excited to learn about cutting-edge technologies and take on new challenges, who is proactive, disciplined, with an eagerness to grow their experience and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Compare and refine protocols for single-cell RNA sequencing and other DNA/RNA based technologies
• Generate data to compare new technologies; many of these technologies will focus on single cell techniques but are not limited to this area
• Maintain laboratory records of all testing and protocol development and report on the performed work as necessary
• Perform bench experiments, generate sequencing libraries, and compile other components of the downstream analysis of large experiments for immunotherapy researchers
• Maintain laboratory stocks, cultures, cell lines, reagents, and other supplies
• Manage a research database and maintain detailed electronic records
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in experimental design, including the identification of alternate methods
• Assist in the preparation of scientific manuscripts by contributing ideas, proofreading, and copy editing

Qualifications

Research Technician I - Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and prior research laboratory experience required.

Research Technician II - Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and two or more years of related post-college experience working in a laboratory required.

Required:

• A strong background in molecular and cellular biology, including cloning, transfection/infection of cells, and PCR
• The candidate must be detail oriented and a fast and willing learner.

Preferred:

• The ideal candidate is interested in 2+ years in the Innovation Lab.
• Experience in tissue culture, QPCR, ddPCR, NGS, mutational assays, FACs and bioinformatics is highly desirable.

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 the I level position is from $21.56 to $30.69 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. The hourly pay range for the II level position is from $24.96 to $35.53 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).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.