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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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
The Koch Lab in the Basic Sciences Division is seeking a reliable part-time Lab Aide to perform routine mouse husbandry and basic 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 and will not exceed 20 hours per week. The individual in this position must be willing to handle and perform procedures on mice. A commitment of at least one year is expected.
Major duties include:
Qualifications
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 $20.00 to $25.45, 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
The Koch Lab in the Basic Sciences Division is seeking a reliable part-time Lab Aide to perform routine mouse husbandry and basic 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 and will not exceed 20 hours per week. The individual in this position must be willing to handle and perform procedures on mice. A commitment of at least one year is expected.
Major duties include:
- 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
- Assisting lab members with experiments
- Humane euthanasia of mice
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Enrollment in an undergraduate institution is required, preferably in the biological sciences (e.g. biology, immunology, or microbiology).
- Previous or current laboratory experience is preferred but not a requirement.
- Experience working with animals is desirable but not a requirement.
- Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills are essential.
- Manual dexterity and the ability to lift and carry mouse cages and 2-liter bottles of water is necessary for this position.
- Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new software systems are necessary.
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 $20.00 to $25.45, 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
