Staff Scientist

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.

A Staff Scientist position is available in the MacPherson lab, which is focused on the biology of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). We apply functional screens and analyses of genetically engineered murine and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models toward understanding genes mutated in SCLC and developing novel therapeutic approaches. Our group is also interested in understanding how to augment immune responses in SCLC and in developing new diagnostic approaches towards phenotyping lung cancer using liquid biopsies. The Staff Scientist would help advance translational research in the lab by working on both independent and collaborative projects. The candidate may contribute to a translational NIH Lung SPORE grant, including study of patient samples and derived models.

Perform independent research and contribute as a part of a team in various projects as needed
• Conduct therapeutic studies using murine models and perform molecular and genomic analyses to understand treatment responses
• There is potential to mentor trainees
• Present results in group meetings and prepare data for publication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, genetics, or related field and 2+ years of postdoctoral experience
• Proficiency with molecular biology/biochemistry and/or genomics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to design and execute experiments, interpret data and present results
• Must have a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with mouse models

A statement describing 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 $82,123 to $185,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).