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 Termini Laboratory specializing in hematopoiesis, vascular regeneration, and blood cancers, is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to take the lead on multiple projects focused on bone marrow maintenance and regeneration. The Termini Lab is recruiting a Staff Scientist who is interested in elucidating the molecular interplay between hematopoietic cells and their bone marrow microenvironment. The research effort includes expertise in cell biology, invivo mouse models, and RNA sequence analysis. The candidate will work under the PI and in collaboration with other members of the research team. The candidate will be expected to publish and present their work in both internal and external events.

Responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in executing projects testing hematopoietic and niche cell function in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments using cellular biology and bioinformatics.
• Generate and maintain transgenic mouse models.
• Lead projects focused on bone marrow and vascular regeneration and assist other lab members in carrying out aspects of these projects as needed. Perform experiments using flow cytometry, microscopy, biochemistry, RNA sequence analyses, and other techniques identified by the PI.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with projects, supervising, training, and mentoring members of the laboratory.
• Prepare figures for publications and write and edit manuscripts/abstracts.
• Develop independent research projects suitable for external funding proposals to be submitted by the PI.
• Document experimental research in the appropriate format for presentations, publications, and grant proposals.
• Present your research discoveries at internal and external scientific events.
• Develop protocols (e.g., IACUC and IRB) and standard operating procedures.
• Complete basic lab maintenance and lab management tasks as directed by the PI.

Qualifications:

Required experience includes:

• Generating and maintaining transgenic mouse models.
• Exceptional proficiency in animal handling.
• Extensive experience in the fields of cell and molecular biology and vascular biology.
• Ability to work on a multidisciplinary research team.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in a scientific field is required.
• Postdoctoral research experience using basic cell biology and in vivo mouse models.
• Evidence of independent research, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Capacity to develop new research techniques and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will work well in an interactive and collaborative scientific environment with a significant degree of independence.
• To be successful in this position, the candidate must be intellectually curious, have strong critical thinking skills, and be highly motivated.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

Astatementdescribing 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 annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484 to $165,440 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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