Overview:
Responsibilities:

The technician works under the direction of the Principal Investigator with additional supervision coming from higher-level laboratory personnel. They use limited discretion and judgment in carrying out experiments.

• Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work
• Maintain the laboratory mouse colony including genotyping and assistance with mouse-based experiments.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines
• Acquire human tissue specimens at various sites within the UW/Fred Hutch system
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays
• Interpret and report on experimental results
• Perform statistical analysis of test results and prepare written reports on work performed
• Interact with various Hutch cores (processing, genomics, flow etc) to coordinate experiments
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 desired

• Mice/animal handling experience

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 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, prior to their first day of employment:
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).

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.56 to $30.69 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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.