Lab Aide (Work Study)

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 Blanco-Melo lab (research.fredhutch.org/blanco-melo), within the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, studies the strategies that animal hosts have deployed throughout evolution to combat viral infections. Particularly focusing on medically important human viruses, such as Influenza A virus and SARS-CoV-2, as well as ancient viral pathogens and their impact on the evolution of animal immune responses. Through the combination of molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, the Blanco-Melo lab seeks to characterize and exploit our highly evolved antiviral responses, in order to enable the design of broadly acting therapeutics against current and emerging viral threats.

Our lab is seeking a highly motivated and curious undergraduate student to assist with ongoing exciting research focus on understanding the mechanisms controlling human antiviral pathways and the evolutionary forces that drove their emergence. Preferred candidates are those enrolled in microbiology related majors (e.g., microbiology, immunology) and have an interest/experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, viral infections and/or evolution.

This is an ideal position for a student interested in gaining laboratory experience while maintaining the flexibility to dedicate time to coursework. The time commitment will range from 2 to 6 hours per day and will not exceed 15 hours per week.

This is a work-study opening. Work-study is a college / university program that enables part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, affording them assistance with educational expenses. Applicants eligible to apply need to have the following:

Currently on or will be eligible for off-campus work-study during the upcoming academic school year.

You will be required to submit Financial Aid documentation confirming work study eligibility for off-campus work prior to interview

Under close supervision of members of the lab, the person in this position will:

• Perform and optimize documented data analysis pipelines for scRNA-seq.
• Use software, self-generated programs/scripts, and/or databases to gather, store, manipulate, and analyze research data.
• Assist lab members prepare for and conduct laboratory experiments (i.e., wet lab).
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate institution is required, preferably in microbiology related majors (e.g., microbiology, immunology).
• Work Study eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of college-level coursework in biology, biostatistics, and/or bioinformatics.
• Familiarity with Unix.
• Experience in programing languages (e.g. Python, Perl, R).
• Previous or current laboratory experience (i.e., wet lab).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation, adaptability, and ability to be a team player.
• Great attention to details, well-organized, self-motivated, and able to efficiently manage time and experiments.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.

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.