Research Technician 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. 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 Stephan Lab (http://stephanlab-fhcrc.squarespace.com) is recruiting a Research Technician to develop a new delivery platform to improve the effectiveness and safety of gene therapies, and establish the therapeutic advantage of this approach to conventional gene therapy delivery strategies.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will fabricate novel gene therapy delivery systems and test their therapeutic potential in vitro and in vivo.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with course work in a field related to biomedical research.
• Two years of general laboratory experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills. 
• The candidate must show initiative, the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in flow cytometry, cell culture, and/or genetic engineering.
• Cover letter required to be considered for the role.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.71 to $36.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Relocation offered for those who qualify.