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. 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.
The Stoddard lab is seeking to hire a full-time Research Technician I.
Responsibilities
Position responsibilities will include routine DNA work (subcloning, sequencing, amplification), protein expression and purification, and subsequent characterization of protein behavior and function using a variety of biophysical techniques. Additional responsibilities will include routine laboratory maintenance and upkeep, attendance at laboratory meetings and selected seminars, and regular meetings with the laboratory PI and staff.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge in the area of study.
- Demonstrated basic laboratory skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous undergraduate classes in organic chemistry, biochemistry and biophysics.
- Laboratory training and instruction in biochemistry or molecular biology.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.33 to $33.21 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.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 (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).