Intern, Research

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA, invites applications for an Internal Research Internship. This temporary, part-time role offers hands-on exposure to biostatistics, bioinformatics and computational biology projects and is designed for students seeking a career in research.

The intern will gain experience in data analysis, interpretation and statistical theory under mentorship, with options to work on campus and remotely.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation and ability to learn.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis
• Data interpretation
• Statistical theory

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

High school graduate

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Job description

Intern, Research

Job ID: 32108
Type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: US-WA-Seattle
Category: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

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 purpose of this internship is to provide training to students who would like to pursue a career in research. The intern will gain hands-on experience in basic skills.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

The intern will be trained in a range of skills and techniques, depending on the project assigned. Under the guidance of a mentor, the intern will learn statistical fundamentals and some of the following skill sets:

• Data analysis
• Data interpretation
• Statistical theory

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently a high school graduate or equivelent.
• Good communication skills and an interest in learning.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good numeracy, literacy and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Interest in statistics.
• Interest in biostatistics.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.88 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

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.

• retirement savings plan
• employee assistance program
• paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• 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/and 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.