Research Technician

Description:

The Research Technician I/II role is responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work supporting scientific research by performing bench-level experiments, operating analytical instruments, recovering, compiling, and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs, and summaries.

This position will be 100% onsite at our Seattle South Lake Union campus and work with members of the laboratory of Dr. Taran Gujral in the Division of Human Biology. This position provides a rich environment to learn about cell biology and the drug discovery process. Candidates will also have the opportunity to present their research during lab meetings and scientific conferences and to write, submit, and publish scientific papers.

Responsibilities
 

• Culture and maintain a collection of cancer cell lines
• Prepare samples and carry out biochemical and PCR-based assays
• Maintain patient-derived xenograft mouse models and perform drug efficacy studies in mice
• Prepare tissue sections for histology work
• Analyze data from assays using various software packages.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
   

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Research Technician I
 

• 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
   

Research Technician II

All minimum qualifications of the Research Technician I, plus:
 

• 2 years of experience working in a lab outside of school coursework
   

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Experience working with cancer models is preferred.
• Experience with tissue culture and standard molecular biological techniques (DNA and RNA extraction), protein isolation and analysis (gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, etc.), and microbiology techniques preferred.
• The technician must show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication, responsiveness to feedback, and organizational skills.
• Flexible and willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive experiments.