Lab Aide - Temporary 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. 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 Meshinchi Lab in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, led by Dr. Soheil Meshinchi, focuses on developing targeted immunotherapies for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) by identifying leukemia-specific cell surface proteins suitable for CAR T-cell therapy. Their research has expanded to include other cancers, such as osteosarcoma, by leveraging shared molecular targets like folate receptor alpha (FOLR1) to design novel treatments.

The Lab Aide will be responsible for general laboratory support, including preparing stock solutions, maintaining the lab environment, and disposing of biohazard waste.

Prepare media and reagents, such as stock solutions
• Restock lab supplies
• Empty biohazard waste
• May assist with experiments, including maintenace of cell lines, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR
• Perform other related duties as assigned

This is a temporary, part-time position for a fixed duration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent with interest in the sciences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g. biology, chemistry, or biochemistry).
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly is essential.
• Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry and past laboratory experience.

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).