Research Technician I, Microbiota and Colorectal Cancer Research—Bullman Lab
Overview
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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 Bullman Laboratory is an interdisciplinary and highly collaborative team of clinical microbiologists, computational biologists, biochemists and cancer geneticists. The core mission of our laboratory is to improve diagnosis and treatment of human cancer to ultimately extend the lives of cancer patients, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal cancers. Using cutting edge technologies and methodologies, we endeavor to move smoothly between large human data sets and in vivo and in vitro model systems to gain a deeper functional understanding of the tumor microbiome in cancer progression, metastasis and response to treatment.
The Bullman Laboratory in the Human Biology Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is recruiting a highly motivated Research Technician I with expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology (library preparation and associated analysis) and general microbiology (microbial culture/media preparation, nucleic acid isolation/manipulation) to join our tumor microbiome efforts. The position is intended to provide support for our day-to-day sequencing projects and ongoing microbial technology developments, as well as supporting general laboratory responsibilities.
Responsibilities
This individual will work with the PI and post-doctoral fellows using state-of-the-art sequencing technologies, small molecules screens, in addition to genomics and informatics techniques in a highly collaborative, stimulating, and collegial research environment. This position will provide ample opportunities for professional development and the acquisition of cutting-edge skills in single cell sequencing, small molecule screens, analysis of clinical specimens, tissue imaging approaches, research planning and strategy, and data analysis and interpretation.
Specific duties may include:
- Anaerobic bacterial culture from clinical specimens
- Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for isolation and analysis of DNA and RNA from patient tissue specimens and microbial cells.
- Standard PCR and qPCR analysis
- Maintenance and analysis of mammalian cancer cell line cultures
- Conducts diligent record-keeping and reporting
- Maintenance of general lab supplies, consumables and equipment
- Ordering/cataloging of laboratories supplies and reagents
- Presenting findings at internal (Bullman Lab) meetings
- Other research or organizational duties, as appropriate.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field with lab experience outside of coursework
- Highly-motivated individual interested in a career in translational research, with a keen interest in sequencing-based technologies and tissue imaging
- Technically meticulous when conducting experiments
- Highly organized in record-keeping
- Independent, intellectually passionate and able to display scientific initiative
- Excellent teamwork, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and results-oriented environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently is a must
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques, such as bacterial isolation and culture, mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein extraction and qPCR is highly desirable.
- A working knowledge and previous experience in next generation sequencing technologies is highly beneficial to the role.
- Previous hands-on experience with in-situ hybridization or fluorescent imaging techniques is a benefit.
- Experience in scientific programming/scripting for analysis of DNA/RNA sequencing data is a plus but not required.
Please include a cover letter with your application, detailing your interest and suitability for this position.
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.
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