Research Intern

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 Corey Lab is seeking a motivated Undergraduate Research Intern in the Infectious Disease Sciences  to work/learn on a part-time, hourly basis (8 hours per month) to directly support laboratory research in the Corey Lab in the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division (VIDD). This research intern will work closely with Dr. Anton Sholukh, Principal Staff Scientist on an ongoing study focused  on herpes infection and learning in the laboratory setting.  He/She will perform laboratory experiments, interpret the results, and communicate results to Dr. Sholukh.

• Perform modeling of antibody structures with HSV antigens
• Design and perform experiments on generation cell lines expressing HSV glycoproteins on the surface
• Design and perform experiments to test binding of HSV antibodies with HSV glycoproteins expressed on cell surface
• Analyze flow cytometer readout using FlowJo software and interpret results
• Assist in testing of serum responses to the experimental HSV vaccines
• Communicate progress and results to project PIs
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high-school degree or GED.
• Must be currently enrolled as undergraduate student in university or community college institution.
• Applicants must have excellent computer skills, including the ability to use MS word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent work ethic are required.
• Applicant must be flexible and able to work independently without supervision.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

 

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.