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Fred Hutch · 17 hours ago

Research Technician I/II

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.33/hr - $33.21/hr

2+ years exp

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization focused on cancer treatment and research. The Research Technician I/II will support projects in the Kiem Lab investigating cell and gene therapies for HIV, involving laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry and PCR.

Hospital & Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Processing and analysis of primary blood and tissue samples for flow cytometry

PCR

Sterile cell culture work with a focus on hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and B cells

Gene modification of HSCs and B cells

Culture/analysis of cells infected with HIV and related viruses

Data analysis

Participate in sample processing and analysis from experiments using preclinical models

Comfortable working with potentially infectious material and biosafety level 2+ techniques

Qualification

Cell cultureMolecular biology techniquesFlow cytometryGenome editingQuantitative PCRELISARecord keepingMicrosoft OfficeFlowJoGraphpad PrismOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamworkIndependent work

Required

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

2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework

Preferred

Master's degree

Candidates with excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral) plus an ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment are encouraged to apply

To be successful in this position, the candidate must be highly motivated, possess a high level of initiative, and attention to detail

Capable of working independently on multiple projects in a team environment

Experience with cell culture, multicolor flow cytometry, and/or molecular biology techniques e.g. quantitative PCR is strongly desired

Previous experience using primary cells, genome editing, and ELISA

Knowledge or experience maintaining and ordering materials is preferred in addition to excellent record keeping skills

The ideal candidate would be familiar with computer programs including Microsoft Office, FlowJo, Graphpad Prism, and/or similar products

Reliable, dependable and consistent with tasks