Part-time Lab Aide

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.

A highly collaborative laboratory-based research group in the Translational Science & Therapeutics Division is recruiting an outstanding, part-time Lab Aide to work 5-10 hours a week as part of a team investigating new treatments for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) primarily focused on improving existing, and developing novel, antibody-based immunotherapies, and rendering them safer for clinical application. Current projects include preclinical drug development/testing (in part with academic and industry partners), studies on mechanisms of action and resistance of antibody-based therapeutics and identification of strategies to overcome these limitations, and development of approaches to protect normal tissues from the toxicities of AML-targeted therapies (e.g. via use of genome editing). The incumbent works under the close supervision of the Lab Manager or other lab personnel.

Perform routine work in a clinical or research laboratory.
• DNA cloning, mini and maxi preps, DNA sequencing.
• Maintenance of human cell lines upon training and demonstration of sterile technique.
• May assist with experiments and set-up, depending on demonstrated skill level.
• Prepare media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
• Rinse and prepare glassware for cleaning, deliver clean glassware to storage areas.
• Maintain clean and orderly laboratory area.
• May check and replenish supplies.
• Perform simple, routine and repetitive laboratory tests and procedures as directed.
• Perform clerical duties as required, e.g. freezer/reagent inventory upkeep.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR,
• High school senior with lab-based experience or demonstrated interest in the sciences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years previous lab-based experience and demonstrated interest in the sciences, including coursework in biological sciences, immunology, bioengineering or similar field of study.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 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 access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 13 days per year).