Research Technician I

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 Research Technician I is responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work in support of scientific research by performing bench-level experiments, operating analytical instruments, recovering, compiling and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs and summaries

The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Laboratory Program is part of an international collaboration of scientists and educators searching for an effective and safe HIV vaccine. The HVTN's mission is to develop preventive HIV vaccines. The organization conducts all phases of clinical trials from evaluating experimental vaccines for safety and the ability to stimulate immune responses to testing vaccine efficacy. We are recruiting an individual to lead the Site Affiliated Laboratory (SAL) processing group.

Process blood and other biological specimens using established sterile and aseptic laboratory techniques and standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine sample processing procedures, including isolation and cryopreservation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), preparation and aliquoting of serum and plasma, and preparation of specimens for downstream laboratory testing.
• Receive, inventory, label, and prepare biological specimens for storage and shipment in accordance with established laboratory procedures and applicable shipping regulations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) guidelines, including data entry into laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Coordinate with laboratory and clinical staff regarding specimen collection schedules and processing needs to ensure timely handling of study samples.
• Operate, clean, and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, microscopes, automated cell counters, ultra-low temperature freezers, and biological safety cabinets, reporting equipment issues as needed.
• Assist with monitoring laboratory supply inventory and preparing reagents, buffers, and other materials required for daily laboratory operations.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality assurance requirements, and laboratory safety practices.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of laboratory documentation, study materials, and protocol-related records.
• Participate in laboratory quality control activities and report discrepancies or concerns to laboratory leadership.
• Assist in preparing laboratory materials and workspaces to support ongoing research studies and clinical trials.
• Participate in required training activities and maintain proficiency in assigned laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Support general laboratory operations and perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in the biological sciences

• Demonstrated scientific knowledge in the area of study

• Demonstrated basic laboratory skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years laboratory bench research experience.
• Experience with performance of clinical assays.
• Shows initiative, the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and is a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

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).