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Research Technician I
Job Description
Overview:
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 Rajan Lab in the Basic Sciences Division is looking for a reliable, organized, detail-oriented individual, to support ongoing exciting research on diabetes and obesity. This is ideal for an individual who is interested in a full-time role that prepares them for a research career with introduction to a research lab environment and has an interest in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry. It is well-suited to individuals who have just graduated and are for a research technician career.
For this full-time role at 40hrs/week, depending on performance and fit with the lab there will be an option to increase responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Under the close supervision of a staff scientist, our Research Tech:
- Assists with regular maintenance of the lab’s Drosophila melanogaster strains.
- Performs routine bench experiments in molecular biology- DNA, RNA and protein work.
- Maintains the spreadsheet for the lab’s stock collection, under supervision.
- Prepares media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
- Assists with routine research tasks, including mammalian tissue culture work.
Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS in a scientific field required.
- Must have scientific knowledge in the area of study and basic laboratory skills.
- Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience is usually necessary.
- Clear communication skills, responsiveness and professionalism with a Team-oriented and collaborative outlook.
- High organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with one of the following is desirable: Drosophila work, Mammalian Cell culture, cloning, western blotting, imaging and dissections.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in biology is preferred.
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).
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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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