Staff Scientist

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 worlds 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 worlds 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.

A part-time Staff Scientist position in cancer biology with a focus on single-cell and functional genomic technologies is available at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Fred Hutch provides a challenging academic and supportive multi-disciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a staff scientist with a background in cell and molecular biology and/or related subject areas to cancer biology, epigenetic regulation, and single-cell genomics. Candidates should have an interest in the investigation of novel, interdisciplinary research questions related to mechanisms of tumor cell quiescence and cell cycle egress/ingress.

This position will be under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Patrick Paddison, Professor of the Human Biology Division. The staff scientist will be engaged in studying novel regulators of tumor cell quiescence. Work includes use of single-cell genomic and functional genetic tools in animal models and human samples.

Specific duties will include:

• Data analysis
• Manuscript preparation
• GBM cell culture
• Therapeutic target screen validations
• Training of new lab members

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required with background in cell and molecular biology, cancer biology, and/or functional genomics
• Experience with single-cell genomic methodologies and analysis is preferred
• Experience with in vivo mouse models of cancer is preferred
• The candidate must show initiative, the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well within interdisciplinary teams and collaborations

The hourly pay range for this position is from $39.48 to $88.95 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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 13 days per year).

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