Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Research Associate

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD in internal medicine or foreign equivalent
  • Completed ACGME Fellowship in Adult Hematology/Oncology
  • ABIM eligibility or certification in Adult Hematology/Oncology at start of position
  • Strong commitment to patient care and professionalism
  • Ability to engage in scholarly contributions

Responsibilities

  • Shadow physicians to aid transition to faculty role
  • Provide direct clinical care as part of the specialty team, if applicable
  • Collaborate with mentors on existing research projects
  • Develop skills to initiate original research with faculty support
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Family life support programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite health clinic
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Paid vacation of 22 days per year
  • Paid sick leave up to 30 calendar days
  • Up to 13 paid holidays annually
  • Paid parental leave of up to 4 weeks
Full Job Description
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 Adult Hematology/Oncology and be American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 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.

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.


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MD in internal medicine or foreign equivalent.
  • Completion of ACGME Fellowship in Adult Hematology/Oncology.
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligibility or certification in Adult Hematology/Oncology at time of position start.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $149,968, 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, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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.
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