Basic Sciences Job Openings

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. 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 Division of Basic Sciences is looking for a part-time (24 hours per week) Administrative Coordinator I to provide administrative support for Division events. The Basic Sciences administrative team consists of 18 people who support a division of 30 research laboratories. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player and would enjoy joining us in providing excellent customer service to our division members. The Administrative Coordinator schedule has flexibility in the hours but it does require some specific hours on campus to support events that occur during typical work hours.

The Administrative Coordinator position includes a mix of event planning and administrative responsibilities. It would be a great fit for someone with some experience in event coordination and customer service. We are very much interested in applicants with good attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an interest in collaboration!

This is a part-time on-campus position, 24 hours per week. Our major Division events occur on Tuesdays and Fridays, and these days would be mandatory days for the person in this role. Working hours for other weekdays are negotiable.

Please include a cover letter with your application describing your interest in this position. 

Responsibilities

Event Planning Support: 

• Assist Administrative Manager of Division Events and Faculty Affairs Manager with event planning, day-of support for in-person events and seminars, and post-event administrative support
• Manage catering for all Basic Sciences events
• Reserve conference rooms
• Send meeting invites for in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings (Zoom & Teams)
• Order food and supplies for events
• Arrange travel for guests
• Design and create visually engaging promotional materials for events, i.e. flyers and event programs
• Onsite contact for Division events; includes setup and cleanup of events
• Create annual event schedules
• Coordinator of annual and weekly events
• Other duties as needed

 Administrative Support:

• Process meal and travel reimbursements
• Reconcile ProCard
• Collaborate with Basic Sciences administrative team to gather content for the monthly digital bulletin & create and publish bulletin
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires High School/GED and five years of administrative or relevant experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Customer service oriented and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work responsibilities
• Great attention to detail and thoroughness
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team
• Must be reliable and able to use initiative and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities
• Demonstrated computer skills with moderate proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Must be able to lift and carry job-related materials

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or work equivalent
• Demonstrated customer service and/or event planning skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with Mailchimp and Canva
• Foodie :)

Please include a cover letter with your application describing your interest in this position. 

The hourly pay range for this position is from $30.65 to $43.64 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Additional Information

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. 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 Koch Lab in the Basic Sciences Division is seeking a reliable part-time Lab Aide to perform routine mouse husbandry and laboratory maintenance tasks. This is an ideal position for a student interested in gaining laboratory experience while maintaining the flexibility to dedicate time to coursework. The time commitment will range from 2 to 6 hours per day, 2-4 days per week, and will not exceed 20 hours per week. The position will be continuous throughout the school year including summer quarter. The individual in this position must be willing to handle and perform procedures on mice.

A commitment of at least one year is expected. 

Off-Campus Work Study authorization is required for this position. All students must provide a Financial Aid Award Letter and an authorization to work off-campus to verify their eligibility if selected for this position.

Responsibilities

• Weaning, tagging, and cataloging litters of mice
• Maintaining accurate records of mouse IDs, strain information, and genotypes
• Stocking lab supplies, preparing reagents, disposing of biohazardous waste
• General lab cleaning and organization
• Collecting and processing blood samples for flow cytometry
• Assisting other lab members with experiments
• Humane euthanasia of mice

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate institution, preferably as a freshman or sophomore in the biological sciences (e.g. biology, immunology, or microbiology).
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to lift and carry mouse cages and 2-liter bottles of water.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new software systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous or current laboratory experience.
• Experience working with animals.

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).  

Additional Information

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. 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.

This position is for Postbaccalaureate Scholars to gain experience working at the bench on a research project. This role typically requires 40 hours per week in addition to a scholar role with an established curriculum.

Responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work in support of scientific research by performing bench-level experiments, operating analytical instruments, recovering, compiling and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs and summaries.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES

• Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures or cell lines.
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays.
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays.
• Interpret and report on experimental results.
• Perform statistical analysis of test results and prepare written reports on work performed.
• Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results.
• Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data.
• Assist in the design of experiments; may be responsible for the performance of individual research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research.
• Assist in publication of results by proofreading, editing, and contributing ideas.
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of supplies.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in a related scientific field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Laboratory experience, preferably beyond lab classes.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.87 to $32.56 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Additional Information