Unpaid Research Intern - School Credit Only - Temporary

Unpaid Research Intern - School Credit Only - Temporary Job ID 31995 Type Temporary Part-Time Location US-WA-Seattle Category Laboratory Research Sciences 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. The Silberstein Lab is seeking a motivated part-time undergraduate Research Intern to support projects on enhancing immune function after stem cell transplantation and leukemia prevention. We are looking for students with an excellent academic record seeking to gain original research experience in support of their academic goals. Candidates must be organized and reliable with a strong attention to detail and a passion for research. A successful candidate will earn research course credits through their undergraduate program and will be encouraged to apply for independent scholarship support with support from their lab mentor. This is an unpaid internship position. Candidates must be able to present written confirmation from their Institution’s advisor attesting that they will be receiving school credits for the internship. To be considered, please submit a Cover Letter when applying to this position. Please submit a complete CV including previous experience and lab classes. Candidates must be able to present written confirmation from their Institution’s advisor attesting that they will be receiving school credits for the internship. Responsibilities Primary responsibility will be mouse genotyping and breeding to support ongoing research projects Other responsibilities will include: Help with experiments, including mouse bone marrow sample preparation/analysis Attendance of weekly lab meetings Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications To be considered, please submit a Cover Letter when applying to this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be currently enrolled in an ungraduated program with interest in the sciences and performing research Graduation from High School or equivalent Motivation, adaptability, and ability to be a team player are essential Organizational and interpersonal skills are required Clear and concise communication This is an internship position, Fred Hutch will not provide salary, benefits or visa sponsorship to the research intern. This is a fully on-site role located in Seattle/WA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. 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. 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. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Share this job with a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com