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 Sullivan Laboratory in the Division of Human Biology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center studies the metabolism of cancer cells. We are interested in understanding how cancers alter their cell metabolism to support biomass synthesis and survive stress and in identifying new metabolic targets to suppress tumor growth. We seek an enthusiastic candidate for a role that balances cutting edge research, collaborative work, and lab management. The ability to work in a team as well as taking individual initiative will be essential.

The Research Technician I/II is responsible for performing standard investigative laboratory experiment work in support of scientific research in cancer metabolism. The job will entail performing experiments, operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of research data, performing calculations, preparing charts, graphs, summaries and presentations.

The technician works under the direction of the Principal Investigator and in collaboration with other laboratory personnel. The work will require working with cancer cells in cell culture and molecular and cell biology methods. Our research program is highly adaptable to different research directions and goals and so additional opportunities for training/research may include mouse work, application of novel metabolic biosensors, mass spectrometery, live cell imaging, drug profiling, and others.

The technician will work under the direction of Dr. Sullivan and other laboratory personnel to perform experiments and to support the experiments of others. The candidate's time will be divided into two parts: ~50% effort conducting cutting edge research in cancer metabolism and ~50% effort for laboratory maintenance and lab management.

Conduct biochemical and molecular biological experiments under direction from the PI and lab-mates
• Maintain clear and accurate laboratory notebooks documenting experimental details and results
• Participate in lab research meetings, including presenting to small groups of scientists
• Assist in publication of results by proofreading and editing
• Manage research databases and supply management
• Assist in general laboratory duties

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 the Research Technician I, Plus:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience
  
• Experience with cell culturing, imaging, mass spectrometry, other molecular biology/biochemistry techniques, and/or computational skills
• A passion for scientific discovery

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.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

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).