Research Technician I/II — Molecular Biology Lab

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

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.