Lab Aide - Temporary

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.

The Silberstein Lab is seeking a motivated part-time Lab Aide to support ongoing exciting research on Leukemia prevention. This position is ideal for an individual interested in an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment, specifically learning murine colony maintenance, including PCR genotyping and related research projects. We are looking for students with an excellent academic record seeking to gain original research experience in support of their academic goals. Candidates must be organized and reliable with a strong attention to detail and a passion for research. This position is estimated to be approximately 5-10 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate a student schedule.

Primary responsibility will be mouse genotyping and breeding to support ongoing research projects.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in college at the sophomore or higher level (or equivalent experience), with prior introductory biology and chemistry.
• Detail-oriented, organized, capable of maintaining thorough records, and be able to work efficiently under supervision.
• Motivation, adaptability, and ability to be a team player are essential.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise communication.

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 11 days per year).