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    Research Technician I/II - Seattle, United States - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    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 Fong lab is seeking an experienced Research Technician I or Research Technician II to work in a collaborative environment leading research on cancer immunotherapy.

    The focus of our lab is to unravel the mechanisms of response and resistance to cancer immunotherapy.

    In addition, candidates with significant expertise in antibody-medicated cell enrichment procedures, flow cytometry, and cell cryopreservation will be viewed as highly favorable candidates.

    Responsibilities


    This is expected to be a long-term position and the successful applicant will help oversee the day to day running of the mouse colony in collaboration with senior graduate laboratory members.

    The candidate will also contribute to multiple projects studying the dynamic interactions governing the generation of anti-tumor immunity and apply this knowledge toward developing novel approaches for the study and treatment of cancer.

    The technician will be closely involved in research projects using in vivo murine models of transplantation, cancer patient-derived samples, and engineered cell therapy models combined with single cell, spatial, and computational approaches to study the dynamics of an immune response.


    The successful applicant will ideally have a basic knowledge of immunology and colony management with previous experience in laboratory murine handling, genotyping, and cell culture, and be capable of maintaining detailed laboratory records.

    In conjunction with the senior Research Technicians, key duties will include:


    • Oversight and maintenance of a large murine colony
    • Scheduling and coordinating experiments with other lab members and collaborators
    • Maintenance and inventory of laboratory reagents, stocks, and media
    • Monitoring experimental animal well-being
    • Supporting complex experimentation
    Qualifications


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Research Technician I:

    • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific field is required. Must have scientific knowledge in the area of study, as well as basic laboratory skills.
    • Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience is preferred.

    Research Technician II:

    • Intermediate level position requiring 2 years previous experience working in a laboratory and BA/BS.
    • Independent research experience outside of laboratory course work is usually necessary.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Demonstrated ability to independently provide colony management with minimal supervision.
    • A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for two years of professional lab experience.
    • Extensive hands-on mouse husbandry experience.
    • Demonstrated mouse handling skills.
    • Experience with murine models and murine colony maintenance including complex cre-flox systems.
    • Demonstrated strong organization skill and attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated ability to perform PCR genotyping.
    • Experience with basic injections. (e.g., IP, SC, gavage)
    • Basic understanding of animal welfare and ethics.
    • Aseptic culture technique.
    • A basic understanding of and prior exposure to flow cytometry.


    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.


    Research Technician I:

    The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.21 to $31.61 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.


    Research Technician II:

    The hourly pay range for this 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 days per year), paid sick leave 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 Human Resources at or by calling


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