Research Technician I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 for the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

The Dudakov Lab within the Program of Immunology is seeking a Research Technician I to assist with investigating therapies to boost immune function. The position will be responsible for animal handling and genotyping; performing bench-level experiments; operating analytical instruments; recovering, compiling, and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs and summaries.

Animal husbandry, including breeding, weaning, and genotyping
• Nucleic acid extraction, PCR and other molecular biology protocols
• Assist with experiments at the bench level to support investigative work
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Data analysis, careful documentation, oral and written communication of experimental results
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in a scientific field required. Must have scientific knowledge in the area of study and basic laboratory skills.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work independently in a collaborative environment
• Highly detail oriented and self-motivated
• Although direct experience is not necessary, a willingness to work with experimental animals is essential
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience
• Experience with PCR, ELISA, and/or flow cytometry

Fred Hutch has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.
As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination or initiate the accommodations process before their first day of employment.

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.