Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center • $80K — $95K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
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Qualifications

  • PhD in cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, or computational biology with interest in hematology research.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.
  • Team-oriented with a strong collaborative mindset.
  • Proven research productivity and high-quality publications.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute research projects while communicating findings.
  • Prepare next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries and analyze data.
  • Validate target genes functionally using various biological models.
  • Develop and optimize new research methodologies.
  • Draft and submit manuscripts and grant proposals.
  • Engage in presentations and networking at scientific conferences.
  • Stay updated with literature to inform research.
  • Collaborate and present data to diverse stakeholders and train lab members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for additional healthcare costs.
  • Life and disability insurance to ensure security.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off including 22 vacation days and additional sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Paid parental leave for up to 4 weeks.
Full Job Description
The lab of Dr. Stanley Lee in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division at Fred Hutch seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work on independent and collaborative projects relating to the molecular pathogenesis of myeloid malignancies. The candidate will work in a dynamic, collaborative and multi-disciplinary lab environment.

Responsibilities

  • Project design, execution, and communication of research findings.
  • NGS library prep and data analysis.
  • Functional validation of target genes using in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo models.
  • Developing and optimizing novel methodologies.
  • Prepare and submit manuscripts and grant applications.
  • Opportunities for presentations and networking at scientific conferences.
  • Stay current with relevant publications and apply knowledge to research.
  • Collaborate and present data with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
  • Train other lab members on protocols.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • PhD in a relevant field (cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, computational biology) with a strong interest in basic hematology research.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • A team player with strong aptitude for collaboration.
  • Strong track record of productive research and high-quality publications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong background in mammalian cell culture, gene editing, stem cell biology molecular biology, flow cytometry, and murine models is required.
  • Strong background in computational biology and familiarity with R and Python language is highly desirable.
  • Proven track record of being creative, passionate, patient, and critical.
  • Possess a strong sense of independence, accountability, work ethic, attention to detail, and drive to propel work forward.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $95,014, 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 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, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a non-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. It was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Hutchinson in honor of his brother Fred, who died of lung cancer at the age of 45. The center is located in Seattle, Washington and employs over 3,000 scientists, physicians, and staff. It is one of the largest and most respected cancer research centers in the world, and has made significant contributions to the development of bone marrow transplantation and other cancer treatments.
Learn more about Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1975
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