Research Technician II-III
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A Research Technician position (full-time) is available immediately in a laboratory within Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s Translational Research Program. The Laboratory for the Study of Metastatic Microenvironments focuses on understanding the biology underlying disseminated tumor cell (DTC) dormancy and formulating therapeutic means to eradicate dormant DTCs. We are looking for meticulous individual who understands the urgency and importance of our work to join our team to help us profile human DTCs isolated from breast cancer patients. The outcome of this work will be the identification of targets for immunotherapy. You can read more about this program on Hutch News.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in cancer metastasis, immunology, and translational research. They will be responsible for: following detailed, time-sensitive protocols for processing patient specimens, mastering flow sorting techniques to purify single DTCs, following meticulous protocols to generate single cell transcriptomes, and assisting with follow up experiments to test potential immunotherapeutic targets in experimental models.
Responsibilities
This position will work under the Principal Investigator and with the lab to:
- Keep meticulous records on processed samples, storage conditions and data generated on a large human clinical study.
- Adhere fastidiously to detailed protocols to process human bone marrow, index sort single DTCs, and perform single cell transcriptomic libraries.
- Conduct immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence on human tissue specimens.
- Organize sequencing data for downstream processing.
- Assist with follow up experiments in mice and in cell culture to test biologic and immunologic implications of human studies.
- Perform statistical analyses to analyze resulting data.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in cell biology, immunology, or related disciplines.
- Research Technician II - at least two years of independent research experience in a laboratory setting is required
- Research Technician III - senior level position requiring extensive experience in a laboratory
- Experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
- Experience with flow cytometry and genomic approaches is a definite bonus.
- The ideal candidate will be meticulous, self-driven,and excited to participate in this critical work.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
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