Research Lab Manager

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 Thomas lab in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division is seeking a Research Lab Manager.

 

This position will be responsible for maintaining lab budgets, orders, invoicing, inventory, and common lab workflows. The Lab Manager will work in close collaboration with the Scientific Director to ensure the overall efficient and compliant function of the lab, including reviewing necessary protocol applications, and ensuring all relevant regulations are followed.

• Carry out laboratory experiments using various existing, modified or newly developed techniques.
• Set up protocols; assist in developing new lab techniques as needed.
• Identify experimental data pertinent to the problem; process, organize & summarize data; report experimental results as necessary.
• Assist in drafting sections of research manuscripts.
• Provide basic lab operation support including equipment maintenance/purchasing. Monitor inventory levels/order lab supplies as needed. Perform calibration/instrument upkeep. Troubleshoot instrument performance/equipment issues.
• Manage animal colonies.
• Maintain lab budgets and provide regular reports on spending and income flows.
• Provide guidance to other employees.
• File protocol amendments and manage other compliance needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Three to five years’ progressive experience in a research laboratory or a related setting.
• Two to three years' experience in managing an immunology and infection focused experimental biology lab.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree.
• Experience leading and supporting research experiments.
• Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel.
• Experience in animal colony maintenance, molecular and cellular biology, immune assays including flow cytometry, and tumor cell biology.
• High degree of administrative and organizational skills.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $91,333 to $136,968, 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).

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.