Staff Scientist - Biochemistry

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A Staff Scientist position is available in the Mayers Lab in the Human Biology Division at Fred Hutch. The core focus of the Mayers lab is to decode the metabolism of microbes in vivo and determine how these metabolic behaviors contribute to disease. Our work has implications for antibiotic resistant infections, structural lung diseases like COPD, and cancer development.

• Perform independent research and contribute as a part of a team in various projects as needed
• Design, conduct, and interpret experiments focusing on understanding the metabolism of microbes in vivo in infection and/or cancer
• Coordinate multi-institutional interdisciplinary projects
• Participate in group meetings including presenting data several times each year
• Prepare publications from experimental results
• Assist in general operations of the laboratory
• Aid in mentoring junior scientists

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, genetics, or related field and 2+ years of postdoctoral experience
• A strong mechanism-focused research background with experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, microbiology, and/or mouse models.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to design and execute experiments, interpret data and present results
• Must have a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with mouse models

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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 $82,118 to $185,016 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 (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff). 

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