Research Technician III - IV

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The Bloom lab at the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center has an opening for a research technician to assist with studies of how mutations to viral proteins affect recognition by antibodies and immunity. In the near-term, the scientist will focus on the impact of mutations to SARS-CoV-2. This is an exciting project that will shed light on basic principles of viral evolution and immunity and will also having immediate impacts on antibody therapeutics or vaccines.

We will consider applicants with a wide range of experience provided that your application clearly explains why you are suited for this position, and why you think you could work well on this project with other members of our lab. Therefore,when preparing your application, please keep in mind that our evaluation will be based heavily on how well the cover letter fully and lucidly explains your interest, motivation, and ideas for this position in relation to the ongoing research described in the two publications below - that is as important as past experience listed on your CV.

Specifically, interested applicants should read the following two publications and include in their cover letter an explanation of why they find this research interesting and any ideas they have about how it could be extended to address new questions relevant to viral evolution, antibodies, and vaccines:

• Greaney et al, Cell Host & Microbe, DOI 10.1016/j.chom.2020.11.007
• Starr et al, bioRxiv, DOI 10.1101/2020.11.30.405472
  

Please include a cover letter that fully explains your interest, motivation, and ideas for this position as relevant to the publications above.

• Work with graduate students and post-docs to perform deep mutational scanning experiments.
• Flow cytometry/FACS, deep sequencing library preparation, and possibly generation of mutant libraries.
• Virology experiments and computational analyses.
• Is independently responsible and accountable for design and implementation of a major project related to the research goals of the lab.
• Maintains communication with others in the scientific community regarding issues related to both the general project area and the specific research project
• Utilizes literature reviews, protocols, networking and prior laboratory experience to determine the most suitable methods and resources to be used in research.
• Summarize and write for publication or presentation the results of research projects, often as co-author or author. Write and edit reports of research.
• Responsible for the daily operation of the laboratory; may lead or supervise other laboratory personnel.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other scientists in the lab and beyond

• Exceptional organization and time management skills

Research Technician III

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field
• At least three to five years prior experience in scientific research
  

Research Technician IV

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Master's or PhD preferred
• Minimum of eight years prior experience in scientific research
• Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: flow cytometry/FACS, deep sequencing library preparation, generation ofmutant libraries

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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