Research Assistant (Temporary) | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Job at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA

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  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Overview

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 Research Assistant is a Full-Time Temporary position in the Corey lab to work with a faculty member, Staff Scientist and laboratory staff as part of a Master's level graduate program. The lab works on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells for an HIV cure. The research project involves CAR T cells target proteins that are markers of the the latent viral reservoir. The position will last from mid-February to mid-July 2025.

Responsibilities

The techniques used will range from cloning of CAR, lentiviral vector production, characterization of antigen binding of these novel receptor in reporter cell lines as well as killing assays in primary T cells. This will also include Sanger sequencing, flow cytometry and live cell imaging assays. Perform literature review.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in a biological science and some research experience or laboratory knowledge.
  • Scientific knowledge in the area of study and basic laboratory skills.
  • Independent research experience in addition to school lab experience.
  • Working towards a masters-level graduate degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Experience using Word and Excel

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 $19.97 to $48.08 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).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.

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