What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Research - Temporary position at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center?
Overview
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. 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.
Responsibilities
Dr. Michael Wu’s group at Fred Hutch Cancer Center invites applications for an undergraduate summer internship position. The lab focuses on the development and application of cutting-edge computational tools for answering pressing questions arising in biology, medicine and public health science.
Accordingly, the Intern, Research - Temporary will engage in mentored projects at the interface of quantitative and biomedical science with particular projects dependent upon the interests of the intern.
The intern will be mentored by Dr. Wu and lab members (staff, post-docs, and graduate students), as well as other scientists and researchers as necessary. This experience in research will include training in the skills needed for carrying out the projects.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
- Interest in using math, statistics, engineering, computer science, physics, or other quantitative fields in a biomedical setting
- Good communication skills and an interest in learning
- Ability to work in a team
- Good numeracy, literacy and organizational skills
The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $29.54 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).
Additional Information
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 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 Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.Salary : $21 - $30
