Intern, Research

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 41,507; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Prorated paid holidays

Job summary

A leading research institution in Seattle is offering a part-time internship in neuro-oncology. The intern will contribute to projects focused on glioblastoma, gaining experience in laboratory techniques, animal handling, and scientific communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred qualifications include experience in MRI data analysis and understanding of cellular neuroscience. This role provides essential skills for future scientific endeavors and contributes to groundbreaking cancer research.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in analyzing MRI data is preferred.
• Conceptual understanding of cellular and molecular neuroscience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of glioblastoma biology using RCAS/tv‑a system.
• Acquire skills in cell culture and experimental manipulation.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory animal management.
• Generate and analyze histological data with QuPath.
• Strengthen scientific communication skills.
• Gain skills in experimental design and reproducible research.

Skills

Experience analyzing MRI data

Good written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Human Biology Division cultivates interdisciplinary research to advance understanding of human biology and the complex problems of neoplasia and other human diseases. The division is structured to foster laboratory-based and computational research at the interface of basic, clinical and population sciences.

The Holland Lab internship provides research training in neuro-oncology, with a focus on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving glioblastoma. The intern will contribute to projects using genetically engineered mouse models through the RCAS/tv-a system to study tumor progression and therapeutic response. The intern will gain experience in laboratory animal handling and treatment, histological tissue processing, quantitative image analysis, and cell culture techniques. The internship will also provide experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.

This is a part-time, in-person internship.

Responsibilities

• Establish a comprehensive understanding of glioblastoma biology, with emphasis on key oncogenic drivers and the use of the RCAS/tv‑a system to model disease progression and evaluate therapeutic strategies.
• Acquire foundational skills in cell culture, including sterile technique, cell maintenance, experimental manipulation of cultured cells, and preparing cells for injection in mice.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory animal management, including the handling, treatment, and monitoring of mice for experimental studies.
• Generate and analyze histological data by preparing tissue samples, producing immunohistochemical images, and quantitatively assessing treatment using QuPath.
• Strengthen scientific communication skills by effectively conveying experimental progress and results to people at different levels of experience.
• Develop skills in experimental design, data organization, and reproducible research practices, including proper controls, documentation, and data management.
• Gain experience working collaboratively in a research environment, incorporating feedback from peers, postdocs, and PI's.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing MRI data.
• Conceptual understanding of cellular and molecular neuroscience.
• Good written and verbal communication.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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).

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 or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206‑667‑4700.