Research Associate

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

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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. Fred Hutch is seeking a Research Associate to engage in mentored clinical care and research activities. The Research Associate position will provide a period of additional research and clinical training to prepare for future faculty role at an academic medical center or similar institution. Applicants should have completed an ACGME fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and be American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) eligible. A commitment to excellent patient care, professionalism, collegiality, and respect for colleagues, staff, students, and patients, and scholarly contributions are all critical for success in this work. Fred Hutch offers a supportive environment where continuous learning is encouraged and opportunities for growth are constantly sought.

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• MD or foreign equivalent
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics
• Completion of ACGME Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at time of position start
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) eligibility or certification in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at time of position start
• Advanced research training in viral evolution and antibody-mediated immunity including experience conducting and interpreting neutralization assays and measuring the impact of viral variation on antibody-mediated neutralization
• Prior research studying RSV antigenic evolution with at least one first-author publication on the topic

Responsibilities

• Shadow physicians in clinical activities to support transition to faculty role
• If applicable, provide direct clinical care as part of specialty care team
• Engage with laboratory and/or clinical research faculty mentors and staff to contribute to existing research portfolios.
• Gain knowledge and skills to initiate original research projects with support from faculty mentors
• Disseminate research output in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree