Overview

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Silberstein Lab is recruiting a Lab Aide to perform routine laboratory tasks in order to help support the lab under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. A commitment of at least one year is expected. This position is estimated to be approximately 10 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate a student schedule.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be murine colony maintenance/PCR genotyping.
• Other responsibilities will include:
  • re-stocking lab supplies
  • processing biohazard waste
  • making reagents
  • May assist with experiments and set-up
  • Perform some clerical duties as required, e.g freezer/reagent inventory
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent with interest in the sciences.
• Motivation, adaptability, and ability to be a team player.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in college at the sophomore or higher level (or equivalent experience), with prior introductory biology and chemistry.
• Willingness to commit to a position for two years.
• Detail-oriented, organized, capable of maintaining thorough records, and be able to work efficiently under supervision.
• Attendance at lab meetings and involvement in a research project will be encouraged.
• Seniors looking to progress to a research technician position upon graduation encouraged to apply.

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.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $29.54, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 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).

Our Commitment to Diversity