Lab Aide job vacancy in Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center – Jobs in Seattle, WA 98109

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Company Name : Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Company Location : Seattle, WA 98109
Job Position : Lab Aide
Job Category : Jobs in California

Job Description :
Overview:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch’s global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 for the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

The Boeckh lab, a busy, diverse, applied clinical research lab, is seeking a work-study student to assist with our work studying viral infections in immunocompromised populations, including COVID-19. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that clinical research specimens are acquired, processed and stored according to a wide variety of research protocols, forming the foundation of our research. The candidate will also help operate the Infectious Disease Sciences Biospecimen Repository, a valuable resource that includes more than 300,000 biospecimens spread across 20+ freezers that have been collected over a 40-year period. With interest and experience in our lab, the individual may assist with additional opportunities in research. This position offers exposure to faculty and staff across a broad range of careers in clinical research and is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future in clinical research or medicine. We encourage curiosity and collaboration, and are committed to a supportive culture of safety, trust and belonging that helps our team members achieve their personal and professional goals.

Ideal candidates will be available for 12-19 hours per week during the school year, with additional hours available in the summer up to full time. A reliable schedule with fixed hours each week (minimum of two days) is essential (can change by school term). Early evening/weekend hours are a possibility once training is complete.
Responsibilities:

Process specimens for research use according to a wide variety of protocols
Maintain study and specimen tracking and inventory records
Put together sampling kits and distribute to study sites/patients
Review and improve inventory of existing biospecimen repository collections
Locate and retrieve specimens in response to investigator requests
General lab and equipment maintenance
Assist with research projects as directed
Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or GED, with an interest in laboratory or clinical research and healthcare.
Preferred candidates will be enrolled in a college program (university or community college).
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Access) and effective verbal and written communication skills are also desired.
The ideal candidate will be skilled at organizing and prioritizing work in a high throughput setting, independent and highly motivated. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Fred Hutch has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.
As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination or initiate the accommodations process before their first day of employment.

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.
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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling
206-667-4700.