Lab Aide - Part-time

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Newell Lab is recruiting a highly motivated Lab Aide to join our team. Our lab focuses on T cells and how they respond uniquely to different cancers or to cells infected with pathogens, such as malaria or HIV. Our goal is to identify peptides associated with activating antigen-specific T-cells, cells that play a central role in mounting immune responses to cancer or infectious diseases. Techniques we regularly use in the lab include flow cytometry, single cell sequencing, and CyTOF, a specialized flow cytometry based on atomic mass spectrometry.

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or lab manager in performing research and contributing to daily laboratory operations. The candidate will join an inclusive environment that supports creativity, professional development, and scientific discovery. Duties may expand based on interest and aptitude.

This part time position will be 19 hours per week.

Make, aliquot, and maintain stock solutions.
• May assist with routine research tasks, including molecular and tissue work.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory area.
• Rinse and prepare materials for cleaning. Deliver materials to storage areas.
• Process biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Clean and maintain critical lab equipment.
• Take weekly inventory, restock, and order supplies and reagents.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interest in science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate in an accredited college or university.
• Work experience in a research laboratory.
• Completion of coursework in college-level biology.

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.

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 13 days per year).