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 Research Technician I-II performs laboratory work that supports various scientific investigators. This position supports the Hematopoietic Cell Procurement and Processing Lab within the Co-Operative Center for Excellence in Hematology. Duties include bench-level experiments using cell selection devices, operating and understanding flow cytometry, and compiling and verifying accuracy of data. Knowledge of Excel and Access is a must.

Responsibilities

Works independently under the guidance of the senior technician in the lab, and in conjunction with the Principal Investigator, accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.

• Independently run immunomagnetic bead cell selection experiments.
• Keep and maintain accurate records for various research repositories and cell banks.
• Maintain and operate a flow cytometer.
• Maintain a cell type database.
• Work with various cryopreservation techniques.
• Have ability/capability to work with samples stored in a liquid nitrogen environment.
• Prepare cell shipments to various research institutions.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and supplies.

For candidates hired at the Research Technician II level, perform the duties of the Research Technician I plus:

• Cross train as back-up donor coordinator, requiring some administrative tasks
• Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results.
• Prepare written progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data.
• Be responsible for the performance of individual research projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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:

• 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:

Research Technician I:

• Proficiency and experience in cell cryopreservation, tissue culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and cell purification techniques using autoMACS(r), CliniMACS(r), or comparable instruments preferred
• Self-motivated candidates with excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills

Research Technician II:

• Proficiency and experience in cell cryopreservation, tissue culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and cell purification techniques using autoMACS(r), CliniMACS(r), or comparable instruments preferred
• Self-motivated candidates with excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills

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 a Research Technician I position is from $22.21 to 31.61 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

The hourly pay range for a Research Technician II position is from $25.71 to $36.60 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).

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