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.

The Talbot Lab (Basic Sciences Division) is looking for a reliable, organized, detail-oriented individual, to support ongoing exciting research on neuro-immunology, gut microbiota and infectious diseases. This is ideal for an individual who is interested in an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment and has an interest in mouse as a genetic organism for biomedical research.

The time commitment will range from 4 hours per day and will not exceed 12 hours per week. A commitment of at least one year is expected. Further information on the lab's research projects can be found at: https://www.jhimmylab.org/

The Talbot Lab provides a supportive environment that strongly emphasizes individualized mentoring. We will collaborate with you to identify and develop plans to achieve your professional development goals. In addition, Fred Hutch and the Basic Sciences Division offer numerous career development opportunities, benefits, and competitive salaries.

Under close supervision of members of the lab, the person in this position will

Assist with regular maintenance of our mouse colony, which consists in animal biopsy, breeding and weaning.
• Maintain electronic spreadsheet for the mouse colony
• General lab cleaning and organization.
• Assisting lab members with experiments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Other Expectations:

• Work collaboratively within the Talbot Lab and with Hutch and external collaborators.
• Show respect to all members of the lab and the broader Hutch community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of college-level coursework in biology.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new software systems.
• Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to learn new tools and content quickly and independently.
• Strong communication skills.

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).