Research Technician I/II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Research Technician I/II to support chemical biology and therapeutic development. You will perform bench-level experiments, manage reagents, and help prepare data reports, with opportunities to advance to more independent projects.

The role emphasizes rigorous data collection, protocol execution, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a leading cancer research environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench-level experiments to support investigative work.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines.
• 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.
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies.

Skills

Lab skills

Scientific knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field

Tools

Mouse husbandry

Mouse colony management

PCR/qPCR

Molecular cloning

Western blotting

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Fluorescence microscopy

DNA/RNA extraction

Protein expression and purification

Job description

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. 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 Jiang Lab develops programmable molecular systems with translational potential for cancer theranostics, with the goal of enabling more precise, responsive, and effective approaches to cancer detection and treatment (K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, 2025-2030; Nat Biotechnol 2025; Nat Biomed Eng 2022, etc.). At the interface of chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine, the Jiang Lab seeks to create innovative molecular technologies that address unmet challenges in cancer therapy and diagnosis and ultimately make a meaningful difference for patients.

We are recruiting a Research Technician I/II to support projects in chemical biology and therapeutic development.

The Research Technician will be 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.

Responsibilities

Research Tech I:

• Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines.
• 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.
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies.

Research Tech II:

Performs the duties of the Research Technician I position plus:

• Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results.
• Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data.
• Assist in the design of experiments; may be responsible for the performance of individual research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research.
• Assist in publication of results by proofreading, editing, and contributing ideas.
• May perform statistical analyses, write computer programs, or manage research data base.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Research Technician I:

• 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.

Research Technician II:

All previously listed qualifications, plus:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with mouse husbandry and colony management, tumor inoculation, mouse injections, tissue processing, and other related in vivo techniques.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, PCR/qPCR, molecular cloning, Western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, DNA/RNA extraction, protein expression and purification, and related molecular and cellular biology techniques.

Research Technician I: The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.33 to $33.21 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Research Technician II: The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 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).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 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 Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.