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. 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 Boonyaratanakornkit Laboratory is recruiting a work-study Lab Aide to assist with basic laboratory maintenance. Previous laboratory experience is not required but would be preferable. Work schedule cannot exceed 19 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support to the laboratory
• Stock lab products and keep accurate inventory of lab supplies
• Autoclave and remove biohazardous waste
• Sterilize reagents and equipment
• Prepare reagents
• Perform general lab maintenance/upkeep
• Assist with set-up of experiments and work with biohazardous materials, including respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory viruses
• Assist with animal colony maintenance (optional)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent with interest in the sciences
• Off-Campus Work Study authorization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in college, preferably in their freshman or sophomore year
• Prior lab or research experience, including through coursework, volunteering, work, or other extracurricular activities
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases is highly desirable
• Accuracy and attention to detail and clear communication are essential, including via electronic communication (email and Microsoft Teams)
• Honest, ethical, respectful, and responsive to feedback
• Punctuality and dependability are essential, including the ability to have a consistent and reliable schedule of being present in the lab at least 2-3 times per week.

A cover letter explaining the candidate's interest and highlighting relevant qualifications is required as part of the application for this position.

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).

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