Research Technician IV

Collaborate with primary investigator, and assist in designing and performing experiments
• Process, analyze, report and communicate experimental results
• Examine proposals to determine projects and methodologies best suited to research objectives and the overall goals of the laboratory
• May lead or supervise other laboratory personnel and be responsible for the daily operation of the laboratory
• Summarize and contribute to writing and presenting the results of research projects in manuscripts or presentations, often as co-author or author. Edit and write reports of research.
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological sciences or other related scientific field
• 8 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and work experience)
• LABORATORY TECHNIQUES REQUIRED:
  • Tissue culture of mammalian cell lines
  • Process and cryopreserve primary human cells
  • Multicolor flow cytometry-based immunophenotyping, mass cytometry, single cell transcriptomics
  • T-cell functional assays
  • Purification, cloning, and manipulation of genomic/plasmid DNA and RNA
  • PCR, cDNA synthesis and RT-qPCR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Independent research experience outside of laboratory course work is usually necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Strong ability to think rationally, problem solve and troubleshoot experiments
• Excellent attention to details and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills
• The candidate must be self-motivated, able to multitask and to work within a very collaborative environment
• Highly proficient in a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, and have strong fundamental knowledge of cancer immunology and cell therapy

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 annual base salary range for this position is from $78,894 to $118,310 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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 (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).