Lab Aide (Work Study)
Overview:
NOTE: This requisition is focused on work-study applicants.Work-Study is a college/university program that enables part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Applicants can currently be on or will be eligible for work-study during this upcoming academic school year.
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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization.
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Mayers Lab is recruiting a highly motivated Lab Aide join our team. Our lab focuses on understanding the metabolism of bacteria and how these activities contribute to disease. Our work has implications for antibiotic resistant infections, structural lung diseases like COPD, and cancer development.The Mayers lab uses a combination of patient samples, preclinical mouse models, and bacterial culture systems to probe these areas. Specifically, we utilize mass spectrometry metabolomics, RNA and DNA sequencing, genetics, chemical biology, protein biochemistry, and standard molecular biology techniques to study the two key parts of metabolic reactions, the small molecule metabolites (nutrients) and the enzymes that make them.
The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in performing research and contributing to daily laboratory operations. The Lab Aide will contribute to laboratory maintenance, perform experiments, and receive mentorship from the PI, as desired.The candidate will join a supportive research environment that fosters creativity, professional development, and scientific discovery. This position is part-time, 10-20 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Take weekly inventory, restock, and order supplies and reagents.
- Make, aliquot, and maintain stock solutions.
- May assist with routine research tasks, including molecular and culture work.
- Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory area.
- Rinse and prepare materials for cleaning. Deliver materials to storage areas.
- Process biohazardous and chemical waste.
- Clean and maintain critical lab equipment.
- Perform clerical duties as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from High School or equivalent with interest in the sciences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a four-year university.
- Some lab experience and/or college level biology courses preferred.
- Work-study eligible students are preferred.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.00 to $25.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
NOTE: This requisition is focused on work-study applicants.Work-Study is a college/university program that enables part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Applicants can currently be on or will be eligible for work-study during this upcoming academic school year.
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 (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity:We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.
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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.