Cellular Imaging Staff Scientist

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 Staff Scientist provides specialized consulting, training and data analysis support to researchers at the Fred Hutch and across the wider Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium.  This position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple overlapping projects, and communicate effectively with faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and research staff on a wide range of topics in biology, microscopy techniques, sound experimental design, and imaging analysis.

The Staff Scientist reports to the Associate Director of the Cellular Imaging Shared Resource and will work with Fred Hutch scientists to incorporate imaging techniques using light microscopy into their research programs. 

 

Job Duties

• Work with imaging core staff to provide seamless support to Cellular Imaging users, from experimental design through data collection and advanced image analysis.
• Provide microscope training for groups and individual Cellular Imaging users
• Maintain and operate a variety of light microscopes
• Assist with the introduction and implementation of new imaging technologies, including light sheet and super-resolution techniques
• Troubleshoot microscope issues and work with vendors to resolve issues
• Provide figures and written sections describing methods and results for manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications
• Assist/Provide support to Core Director with applications for funding and grants (e.g. S10 instrumentation grants)

• A PhD in Biology, Biophysics, or related science field with a minimum of three years of additional post-graduate work experience.
• A mastery of a variety of commercial imaging platforms and software, as well as advanced knowledge in both the theory and application of light microscopy methods (e.g., widefield, confocal, deconvolution, light sheet, and super-resolution microscopy).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Special consideration given to a candidate with TIRF, light sheet, and/or 2 photon microscope technology expertise
• Experience with Python or MATLAB related to image analysis is a plus

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

 

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.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $111,748 to $176,634 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Relocation offered to those who qualify.

 

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).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.