Intern, Research - Temporary

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.

The Research Intern will assist with routine laboratory support activities in a cancer research laboratory while gaining exposure to biomedical research and laboratory operations.

The Research Intern will work under the close supervision of the Lab Manager and laboratory personnel and will receive training in basic laboratory practices and safety procedures.

Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Prepare and aliquot basic reagents under supervision.
• Assist with autoclaving glassware and disposal of biohazard waste.
• Help maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Support routine laboratory activities and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Participate in educational and mentorship activities to learn about biomedical research and scientific careers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current high school student entering senior year with an interest in science, medicine, or biomedical research;
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn;
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a laboratory environment;
• Availability of approximately 6-10 hours per week preferred.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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 11 days per year).