Research Technician I

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Job description

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch's pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation's first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women's Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

The Research Technician I in the Emerman lab will support projects studying HIV latency, HIV replication, and/or the function of host antiviral proteins against HIV. Lab tasks include PCR, virus and cell culture, illumina sequencing, data analysis, cloning, transfections, and DNA and protein analysis. Data and samples must be well-organized and precisely tracked.

Under the direction and close supervision of the Principal Investigator or higher-level laboratory personnel in the lab, the Research Technician I will gain practical experience in the following areas:

coordinating and performing experiments for a research laboratory that focuses on virology and host control of viral infectionsperforming molecular biology techniques including molecular cloning, nucleic acid extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, illumina sequencing, virus culture, and data analysis.Inclusion of a cover letter explaining your interest in this position is preferred

Responsibilities

* Perform molecular biology techniques such as PCR, and cloning of plasmids
* Perform nucleic acid extractions from tissue culture samples
* Prepare libraries for illumina sequencing
* Assist with molecular cloning and tissue culture for a variety of projects
* Maintain excellent laboratory records and verify the accuracy of the data
* Data analysis
* Present experimental results in both oral and written reports
* Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* BS required with knowledge of cell and molecular biology
* Some scientific knowledge of HIV virology is desirable
* Experience with basic laboratory skills, including molecular techniques such as PCR, cloning, and nucleic acid extraction
* Highly detail oriented and self-motivated
* Must demonstrate exquisite organizational skills, laboratory precision, reliability, communication skills and work initiative required to operate both independently and as part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:

* Interest in research at the interface of basic sciences of virology and public health
* Previous laboratory experience (experiment design, execution, optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis)
* Lab management (inventory, ordering, equipment maintenance, etc.)

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our Employee Services Center at or by calling .