Shared Resources Technician - Experimental Histopathology

Fred Hutch Cancer Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Family life support

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Shared Resources Experimental Histopathology Technician to support routine and customized slide-based assays for our research teams in Seattle. You will assist with tissue processing, reagent prep, and labeling, while maintaining strict SOP adherence and lab safety.

The role involves equipment upkeep, inventory management, and collaboration with the Precision Oncology group.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in science/engineering or related field, or GED/HS diploma with 1+ year experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential tasks for Experimental Histopathology following SOPs, including reagent prep and slide handling.
• Coordinate maintenance on tissue processors, IHC/H&E stainers, and slide printers; maintain equipment logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering supplies, and sample routing for the Precision Oncology team.
• Document laboratory activities accurately and communicate with investigators clearly.
• Support training and education of team members; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histopathology

Tissue processing

IHC staining

Slide scanning

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

GED/HS diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory information systems

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 Shared Resources Experimental Histopathology Technician is responsible for assisting in routine and customized slide-based assays to support Fred Hutch research efforts.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This position requires a monthly 3-4 hour on call requirement working with sensitive medical procedure.

Responsibilities

• Research Support: Following SOPs, perform essential tasks required for Experimental Histopathology. Learn and perform technical procedures such as reagent preparation, sample accessioning and routing of work requests, tissue grossing, and slide scanning. Assist with laboratory inventory including receiving consumable supplies and maintaining appropriate stock levels. Coordination with and sample processing for the Precision Oncology team, including work outside of normal business hours. Opportunity to learn additional technical skills as new projects are developed. Use of Microsoft Office products, mobile devices, and databases to support these projects.
• Equipment Oversight: Coordinate and complete maintenance on basic equipment used in Experimental Histopathology including tissue processors, automated IHC and H&E stainers, slide coverslipper, cassette and slide printers, and VS200 slide scanners. Produce maintenance documentation as necessary to ensure best practices. Assist in supply management and preparation.
• Training and Education: Understand team SOPs and training materials and guidelines for investigator use.
• Administrative tasks: Accurate documentation of laboratory activities and use of our service request accessioning system. Maintenance of essential supply inventory for efficiency of services.
• Communication: Clear communication with investigators regarding work requests, sample submissions, and/or tests requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in area of science, engineering or related field, OR
• GED/High School Diploma and 1+ years of experience OR equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Arts or Science
• 1+ years of experience in a research lab
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems and techniques
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software

The hourly pay range for this position is from $23.91 to $34.05 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 orient