Lab Aide - Temporary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

5d

About The Position

This is a temporary part-time position (~ 3 hours per week) to directly support laboratory research in the Corey Lab in the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division (VIDD). The Lab Aide will work closely with Dr. Anton Sholukh and they will be responsible for performing laboratory experiments, interpreting the results, and communicating results to Dr. Sholukh.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to use MS word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent work ethic.
• Flexible and able to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling of antibody structures with HSV antigens.
• Design and perform experiments on generation cell lines expressing HSV glycoproteins on the surface.
• Design and perform experiments to test binding of HSV antibodies with HSV glycoproteins expressed on cell surface.
• Analyze flow cytometer readout using FlowJo software and interpret results.
• Assist in testing of serum responses to the experimental HSV vaccines.
• Communicate progress and results to project PIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• retirement savings plan
• employee assistance program
• paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED