Lab Aide - Gujral Lab

WIB-Pittsburgh; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a part-time Lab Aide to assist with ongoing studies in the Gujral Laboratory. The role involves tissue culture, sample preparation, and collaborations with the research team.

The ideal candidate will be pursuing biology or a related field, have some lab exposure, and demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, and good communication. Comfortable working independently and with others is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing biology degree; related field preferred.
• Some lab experience or college-level biology and chemistry courses preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work independently; works well with others.

Responsibilities

• Routine lab maintenance including tissue culture.
• Collaborate with research team on various projects.
• Prepare tissue and cell-based samples and carry out biochemical and PCR-based assays.
• Opportunity to present research during lab meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Aide - Gujral Lab

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States (on-site)

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Function: Other

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 Gujral Laboratory in the Human Biology Division at Fred Hutch Laboratory is recruiting a part-time Lab Aide to assist with ongoing studies. The Gujral Lab is focused on understanding the details of how cells respond to external stimuli, both stimuli that are physiological and those that contribute to disease. This position provides a rich environment to learn about cell biology and the drug discovery process. Candidates will also have the opportunity to present their research during lab meetings.

Responsibilities

• Routine lab maintenance including tissue culture.
• Collaborate with members of the research team and their work on various projects.
• Prepare tissue and cell-based samples and carry out biochemical and PCR-based assays.
• Candidates will also have the opportunity to present their research during lab meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would be pursuing a degree in Biology or a related field.
• Some lab experience and/or college-level biology and chemistry courses preferred.
• Attention to detail, a high level of initiative, and excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work independently without supervision.
• Works well collaborating with others.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Enrolled at present in relevant science coursework.

Compensation

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

Visa Eligibility

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.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Prorated paid holidays (up to 13 days per year)

Equal Opportunity

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.

Job ID

Job ID: 86292717