Staff Scientist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Staff Scientist to lead multiple projects focused on autoantibody pathobiology and translating findings into tumor diagnostics and therapeutics.

The role requires a Ph.D. with a fellowship, strong publication record, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team. A relocation option is available as needed and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with fellowship experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge in cancer biology, biochemistry, or immunology.
• Experience in preclinical and/or clinical translation is preferred.
• Track record of productive research with publications and leadership.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to understand mechanisms of immune tolerance break in cancer.
• Develop and test antibody-based therapeutics, including production and efficacy/toxicity screening.
• Support the PI with project work, manuscript preparation, mentoring, and training lab members.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative

Communication

Education

Ph.D.

Fellowship experience

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.

Seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to lead multiple projects at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center focused on autoantibody pathobiology and translation into tumor diagnostic and therapeutic agents. A successful candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to develop creative approaches to experimental design, and thrive both in independent and collaborative research. Our lab is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment and are searching for a scientist who fit this ethos.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments identifying mechanisms behind breaking immune tolerance to self-antigens in cancer.
• Design and execute experiments involving the production, screening, and efficacy /toxicity testing of novel antibody-based therapeutics.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with projects, manuscript preparation, supervising, training, and mentoring lab members.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. and fellowship experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge and experience in cancer biology, biochemistry, or immunology.
• Knowledge and experience in preclinical and/or clinical translation.
• Track record of productive research, including publications, and impactful leadership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $87,025 to $198,744, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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

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.