Lab Aide - Temporary

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.

A Lab Aide is needed in an immunology laboratory investigating methods of boosting immune function. Using mouse models, the focus of the lab is to understand the natural repair mechanisms of the immune system so that they may be exploited into therapeutic strategies to boost immune function. The position will be responsible for performing bench-level experiments, operating analytical instruments, recovering, compiling and verifying the accuracy of research data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs and summaries.

The individual in this position will assist with genotyping mice and general mouse husbandry. The incumbent will also be responsible for general laboratory duties, such as preparation of lab stock solutions, lab maintenance, and emptying biohazard waste.

JOB DUTIES

Assist with genotyping and mouse husbandry.
• Prepare media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
• Restock lab supplies.
• Empty biohazard waste.
• May assist with experiments and set-up.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g. biology, chemistry, or biochemistry).
• 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).