Details
Posted: 20-Aug-23
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
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. 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 Kugel lab in the Human Biology Division is looking for a reliable, organized, detail-oriented Lab Technician to support ongoing exciting research on the dysregulation of chromatin modifying enzymes contribute to hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) cancers and, further, whether these pathways present liabilities that can be exploited for cancer therapy. This lab's research explores the biology of different transcriptional and genetic subtypes of cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic cancer; how the epigenome influences subtype determination; and discovering unifying biological characteristics that define these subtypes, which with deeper understanding could improve patient therapy.
This position is ideal for an individual who is seeking an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment, with an interest in gaining valuable research experience and technical skills. The candidate should have an interest in molecular biology, genetics and/or cancer biology, be able to follow written protocols and show attention to detail. Longer engagement with greater involvement with the lab is also possible based on performance.
Responsibilities
Under close supervision of research technicians and the PI, our Lab Technician will:
- Assist with routine lab tasks including stocking, cleaning and organization
- Assist with experiment quantification and documentation
- Prepare LB broth, plates and reagents
- Prepare stock solutions and aliquot reagents
- Perform midi and maxi preps
- Learn new lab techniques to assist current lab members
Qualifications
- College-level coursework in biology and/or chemistry, including some lab experience.
- Undergraduate degree (preferred) or current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
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 ; ORInitiate 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 antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $19.56 to $27.84 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.
