Research Associate

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Research Associate to support translational and clinical research within hematology/oncology. You will shadow physicians, collaborate with mentors, and contribute to ongoing projects while developing new research initiatives.

The role emphasizes rigorous scholarship and teamwork. A MD with fellowship in Adult Hematology/Oncology and ABIM eligibility or certification are required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD in internal medicine and fellowship in Adult Hematology/Oncology.
• ABIM eligibility or certification at start date.
• Experience aligned with clinical and translational research.

Responsibilities

• Shadow physicians in clinical activities to support transition to faculty role.
• If applicable, provide direct clinical care as part of specialty care team.
• Engage with laboratory and/or clinical research faculty mentors and staff to contribute to existing research portfolios.
• Gain knowledge and skills to initiate original research projects with support from faculty mentors.
• Disseminate research output in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

MD in internal medicine

ACGME Fellowship in Adult Hematology/Oncology

ABIM eligibility or certification (Adult Hematology/Oncology)

Job description

Job ID
31801
Type
Regular Full-Time
Location
US-WA-Seattle
Category
Post-Doctoral Research Fellows and Associates

Research Associate

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.

Responsibilities

• Shadow physicians in clinical activities to support transition to faculty role.
• If applicable, provide direct clinical care as part of specialty care team.
• Engage with laboratory and/or clinical research faculty mentors and staff to contribute to existing research portfolios.
• Gain knowledge and skills to initiate original research projects with support from faculty mentors.
• Disseminate research output in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD in internal medicine or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of ACGME Fellowship in Adult Hematology/Oncology.
• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligibility or certification in Adult Hematology/Oncology at time of position start.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $149,968, 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 a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

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