Intern, Research - Temporary

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.

 

A paid Summer Internship position is available in the Mian Lab in the Human Biology Division. The Mian Lab is focused on understanding the basic biology and treatment resistance mechanisms of prostate and bladder cancer.  Our group employs cutting edge molecular techniques and will work closely with other solid tumor oncology research teams throughout the Human Biology Division and Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

 

This summer research internship position is for current medical trainees seeking experience in a laboratory setting for career development purposes. The incumbent will be responsible for advancing an independent project and performing supportive experiments for ongoing projects. Ideal candidates will have some basic familiarity with laboratory techniques and operations.

Primary Job Duties:

• Collaborate and assist lab members on ongoing experiments.
• Learn and perform basic laboratory skills
• Learn to interpret experimental results and analyze data
• Gain knowledge of laboratory operations
• Assist in preparing and maintaining laboratory reagents, stocks, cultures, etc.
• Gain experience in assisting with mouse work
• Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field.
• Currently enrolled medical student with summer elective rotation time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting.

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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 11 days per year).

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 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 Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.