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.

This position is in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate Linda Buck. The laboratory uses molecular, genetic, and cellular techniques to explore the neural mechanisms that underlie the sense of smell and instinctive odor responses in mammals. It is also interested in how viruses can travel from the nose to the brain and potential links to neurodegenerative disease.

The Lab Aide will be involved in projects exploring the neural pathways through which sensory signals and pathogens travel in the brain and their impact on brain structure and function. The techniques likely to be used include tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and microscopic imaging. They will be responsible for tissue preparation and analysis methods, such as cryostat tissue sectioning and immunostaining. The incumbent will also be responsible for general laboratory duties, such as preparation of lab stock solutions, lab maintenance, and autoclaving.

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.

Major Duties:

Prepare cryostat brain sections.
• Conduct immunostaining and in situ hybridization staining of tissue sections.
• Conduct microscopic imaging and analysis of tissue staining.
• Stock lab supplies, prepare reagents, autoclave.
• Follow safety/biohazard precautions and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or GED and enrollment in a university-level science degree program (e.g., biology, chemistry, or biochemistry).
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly is essential.
• This position is solely open to candidates who are work-study eligible.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous or current coursework in biology and/or chemistry and past laboratory experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques is highly desirable.

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).