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.

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The Talbot lab in the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutch is looking for a reliable, organized, detail-oriented individual, to support ongoing exciting research on neuro-immunology, gut micriobiota and infectious diseases. This is ideal for an individual who is interested in an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment and has an interest in mouse as a genetic organism for biomedical research.

This position is well-suited to individuals interested in a steady part-time role with flexible hours. Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary. No completion of college-level coursework is needed.

The candidate must be able to work 12 hours per week on 3 different days (4hours/day).

Under close supervision of members of the lab, the person in this position will:

Assist with regular maintenance of our mouse colony, consisting of animal biopsy, breeding, and weaning
• Maintain electronic spreadsheet for the animal colony

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent with interest in the sciences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of college-level coursework in biology.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree

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