Lab Aide

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 Malik Lab (Basic Sciences Division) is looking for part-time Lab Aide to join a collaborative research team. The lab studies the evolutionary biology of genetic conflicts to gain insight into their mechanisms and consequences. The lab aide will be responsible for helping with general laboratory duties and budding yeast husbandry as well as various molecular and cell biology techniques (e.g., PCR, bacterial cloning).

• Perform routine work in a research laboratory under close supervision of the Postdoc or other senior personnel.
• Prepare media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
• Rinse and prepare glassware for cleaning, deliver glassware to storage areas.
• Maintain clean and orderly laboratory area and equipment.
• May replenish supplies.
• May assist lab personnel with experiments and set up.
• Follow safety / biohazard precautions and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Excited to work collaboratively both within the group and with other research groups at Fred Hutch.
• Be rigorous, transparent, and ethical in your research.
• Be respectful to all members of the lab and broader Hutch community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program or previous scientific coursework.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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 13 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.