Research Technician I — Neuro-Immune Gut-Brain Axis

tsu.edu; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Research Technician I to support studies on gut-neural-immune interactions using mouse models. You will learn core lab techniques, participate in experimental design and contribute to publications.

The role suits recent graduates planning graduate study (PhD/MD-PhD) and offers mentorship, structured training, and opportunities for growth within a leading biomedical research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, neuroscience, or related field or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge in the area of study.
• Demonstrated basic laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench experiments in immunology and neurobiology, including tissue dissection, cell isolation, flow cytometry, immunostaining and microscopy.
• Perform molecular biology techniques like DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, and genotyping.
• Coordinate care of the laboratory mouse colony, including breeding, weaning, genotyping and record-keeping.
• Collect, organize and analyze data, and prepare figures, graphs and reports.
• Contribute to lab operations including safety, ordering, inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in lab meetings and project discussions, contributing to scientific reasoning.

Skills

Scientific knowledge

Basic laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, neuroscience, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

DNA/RNA isolation

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Research Technician I to support studies on gut-neural-immune interactions using mouse models. You will learn core lab techniques, participate in experimental design and contribute to publications.

The role suits recent graduates planning graduate study (PhD/MD-PhD) and offers mentorship, structured training, and opportunities for growth within a leading biomedical research environment.