Research Intern - Temporary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is looking for a temporary Research Intern to support investigative computational experiments in the Srivatsan Lab. The role offers hourly pay and learning opportunities under supervision.

The position emphasizes mentoring, collaboration with lab staff, and the chance to contribute to high-throughput genomics analyses and data reporting. The lab fosters growth and professional development goals within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be currently enrolled as undergraduate in university or community college.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform dry-lab experiments to support investigative work.
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments.
• Interpret and report on experimental results.
• Attend lab meetings.
• Present scientific findings at lab meetings.
• General lab/cluster cleaning and organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Fast learner

Flexible

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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

The Srivatsan Lab (Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch) is a computational biology lab focused on developing computational tools and methods for analysis of high throughput single-cell genomics data. We work in extensive collaborative partnerships with bench scientists to tackle questions related to cellular differentiation, lineage decisions, regulatory mechanisms, somatic variation, and the organization of tissues.

We are seeking a temporary Research Intern (hourly) to perform investigative computational experiments. Further information on the lab’s research projects can be found at: https://www.srivatsan-lab.com

The Srivatsan Lab provides a supportive environment that strongly emphasizes individualized mentoring. We will collaborate with you to identify and develop a plan to achieve your professional development goals.

Responsibilities

This position will work under the Principal Investigator and a senior laboratory technician, and work with the laboratory personnel. The individual will use discretion and judgment in carrying out the following job duties and work aiding others in the laboratory:

• Perform dry-lab experiments to support investigative work.
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments.
• Interpret and report on experimental results.
• Attend lab meetings.
• Present scientific findings at lab meeting.
• General lab/cluster cleaning and organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

Other Expectations

• Work collaboratively within the Srivatsan Lab staff.
• Show respect to all members of the lab and the broader Hutch community.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be currently enrolled as undergraduate in university or community college institution.
• Applicants must have excellent computer skills, including the ability to use MS word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to learn new tools and content quickly and independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Applicants must be flexible and able to work independently without supervision.

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/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.