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A Supportive and Collaborative Workplace

If you’re like us, you are eager to be part of something important. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s mission to prevent, treat and eliminate cancer and infectious disease is shared by everyone who works here — more than 5,700 people in all, including scientists, physicians, nurses, clinicians, research fellows, administrators and support staff. Our employees also share a commitment to fostering a work environment that values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Learn more about our mission and values.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. Read the Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to make a difference.

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Dr. Neelendu Dey and Norma Morella looking at a pipette in the Dey Lab.

A lab technician works in the Hadland Lab at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

A postdoctoral fellow works in the Jerome Lab on the Fred Hutch campus.

Summer High School Internship Program and the Pathways Undergraduate Researchers interns at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle.

Quality of Life is Essential to Building a Rewarding Career

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Kedar Kirtane, Hematology Oncology fellow

Our researchers are committed to mentoring the next generation of pathbreaking scientists. More than 200 postdoctoral fellows currently work at Fred Hutch on more than 140 faculty-led research teams, conducting research that ranges from the fundamental biology of cancer and infectious diseases to lifesaving diagnostics and treatments. Fred Hutch consistently ranks among the top institutions for postdoc work.

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Nurses are integral members of any health care team. At Fred Hutch, our nurses are vital to the delivery of individualized, evidence-based and compassionate oncology care. Our nurses also contribute to many non-clinical departments that support patient care, education, quality improvement and employee health.

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Fred Hutch Locations

We have more than 10 clinical sites to bring our world-class care to people across the Puget Sound region including an expanded South Lake Union clinic on the Fred Hutch main campus. Since we first opened our doors in 1975, Fred Hutch's reach has grown to span the world. In addition to our Seattle campus, we have research facilities in Uganda and South Africa that allow our scientists additional resources to detect, understand and prevent cancer and other diseases.

Our main clinical site is located on our South Lake Union campus in Seattle. We also have several community practice locations in the Puget Sound area, including in Issaquah and Poulsbo, that offer comprehensive oncology and supportive care. At Fred Hutch, putting our patients first has always been our guiding principle. This commitment has remained top of mind as we have expanded our footprint, adding clinical sites to bring our world-class care to more people throughout the region.

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Our headquarters in Seattle is on a beautiful 15-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city, overlooking scenic Lake Union and with views of the Space Needle and the Olympic Mountains. Fred Hutch anchors a flourishing neighborhood that has become a major hub for life sciences research organizations.

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