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. 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 Koch Lab in the Basic Sciences Division is seeking a reliable part-time Lab Aide to perform routine mouse husbandry and laboratory maintenance tasks. 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, 2-4 days per week, and will not exceed 20 hours per week. The position will be continuous throughout the school year including summer quarter. The individual in this position must be willing to handle and perform procedures on mice.

A commitment of at least one year is expected.

Off-Campus Work Study authorization is required for this position. All students must provide a Financial Aid Award Letter and an authorization to work off-campus to verify their eligibility if selected for this position.

Weaning, tagging, and cataloging litters of mice
• Maintaining accurate records of mouse IDs, strain information, and genotypes
• Stocking lab supplies, preparing reagents, disposing of biohazardous waste
• General lab cleaning and organization
• Collecting and processing blood samples for flow cytometry
• Assisting other lab members with experiments
• Humane euthanasia of mice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate institution, preferably as a freshman or sophomore in the biological sciences (e.g. biology, immunology, or microbiology).
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to lift and carry mouse cages and 2-liter bottles of water.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new software systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous or current laboratory experience.
• Experience working with animals.

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 $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).