Lab Aide - Part Time
About The Position
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. A laboratory in the Basic Sciences Division is recruiting an hourly Lab Aide for 16-18 hours per week. The Aide will coordinate with lab members and work a consistent weekly schedule (i.e., 3x 6 hours) with some flexibility for shift days/times after the initial training period. This is not a summer only job. This is an ongoing part time opportunity at our South Lake Union Campus. Cover letter included with application is preferred.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences.
Nice To Haves
- Some lab experience and/or college level chemistry courses preferred.
- Reliable and able to produce consistent high quality results.
- Must be able to lift trays weighing 20-30 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Care and maintenance of fly stocks.
- General lab maintenance, including preparation of lab reagents and stock solutions, cleaning, sterilizing labware, and other duties, as assigned.
- Provide back-up support to Fly Kitchen when necessary.
- Attention to detail essential.
Benefits
- retirement savings plan
- employee assistance program
- paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
- prorated paid holidays (up to 13 days per year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
