Lab Aide (Work Study)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Part-time • Seattle, Washington State, United States • $20 - $29 / hour • 3w ago

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.

Work-Study is a college/university program that enables part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Applicants should be eligible for work-study during this academic school year.

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

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
Work study authorized

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 communicationare 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.

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).

Additional Information: 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.