Public Health Sciences Job Openings

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

The Research Acupuncturist position will be under the direction of Dr. Heather Greenlee, a member of the Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research Divisions and Medical Director of Integrative Medicine Program at the SCCA. Dr. Greenlee’s research program uses both clinical trials and observational studies to examine a broad range of lifestyle modifications (diet, physical activity, weight management) and complementary/integrative therapies for cancer prevention and control, especially in under-resourced and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

The Research Acupuncturist will deliver standardized acupuncture protocols to cancer patients who are participants in clinical trials. The Research Acupuncturist will be trained on the study protocol by research team members. The Research Acupuncturist will perform acupuncture, collect clinical data during the acupuncture treatment sessions, and participate in research team meetings to coordinate acupuncture research activities.  The acupuncture clinic sessions will take place at the University of Washington Medical Center and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Qualifications

• Doctorate/ post-doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM/DAOM) from Accredited Institution
• Additional clinical degree or certification (RD, LMT, RN, MA, MSW, etc)
• Training in Chinese herbal medicine
• Process improvement experience (lean leader, six-sigma, continuous performance improvement, etc.).
• Familiarity with medical insurance payment administration, and acupuncture coverage determination
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity within academic, research and/or multi-modal health systems
• Clinical research experience, including development of clinical trial protocols, interpreting data, and publishing manuscripts
• Successful completion of an accredited acupuncture graduate degree program
• Licensed by the NCCAOM
• 3+ years acupuncture experience, including demonstrated clinical experience with cancer and/or other critically ill populations and appropriate acupuncture techniques utilized for management of symptoms and treatment side effects
• Must be a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Washington or meet criteria to obtain Washington State license
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for establishing patient rapport, delivery of patient education and explaining acupuncture treatment services
• Strength in developing, organizing and sustaining written procedures and documentation
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
• Self-awareness and a professional demeanor

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women. The WHI is one of the largest U.S. prevention studies of its kind and it is currently moving into its third extension. The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), located at Fred Hutchinson, is responsible for study implementation and coordination of statistical, epidemiologic, nutritional and clinical aspects of the WHI and is responsible for data collection, management and analysis.

The Research Project Interviewer II works independently and in collaboration with other outcomes operational staff to assist in accomplishing the study goals described above. The primary focus of the position is to administer surveys by phone to WHI study participants, to follow-up with participants by phone to collect missing information from completed surveys, and data entry of study forms.

This is a part-time position at about 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research interviews over the phone.
• Conduct follow-up participant contacts (phone/mail) to: collect or clarify missing information, request a signed medical release, update contact information, and encourage continued study participation.
• Follow complex data collection instruments to collect and record data according to study protocol.
• Data enter and verify completed data material.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS, RRA (Registered Records Administrator), ART (Accredited Records Technician), or two-year degree in the medical field
• Two years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, or related field
• Strong computer skills and experience working with databases
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• One year of experience in job involving telephone or in-person contact with the public (such as customer service).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to neatly and accurately document information.
• Comfortable working on a computer, using Microsoft applications and learning new software.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

Study Background:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women. The WHI is one of the largest U.S. prevention studies of its kind and it is currently moving into its third extension. The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), located at Fred Hutch, is responsible for study implementation and coordination of statistical, epidemiologic, nutritional and clinical aspects of the WHI and is responsible for data collection, management and analysis.

Position Summary:
The Data Coordinator III works independently and in collaboration with other outcomes operational staff to assist in accomplishing the study goals described above. The primary focus of the position is to collect outcome information from WHI study participants, review medical records for participants who report an outcome of interest, and assemble complete case packets for adjudication. Special skills and knowledge are applied in coordinating the research and administrative activities, interviewing study participants about self-reported outcomes, and responding to participant questions. 

Responsibilities

• Initiate and facilitate participant phone interviews to administer study surveys
• Conduct follow-up participant contacts (phone/mail) to: collect or clarify missing information, request a signed medical release, update contact information, and encourage continued study participation
• Request medical records from medical facilities
• Review received medical records for accuracy and completeness; re-contact medical facilities if follow-up is needed for missing or incomplete records
• Assemble medical records into a study outcomes case
• Follow-up on participant deaths, as needed (registering death in study database, ascertaining death certificate, and contacting next of kin)
• Run and monitor operational reports to track study progress
• Monitor adherence to study protocol
• Attend scheduled meetings to remain apprised of updates and procedural changes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Supervisory role, which includes mentoring, guiding, assigning meeting together as needed and conducting an annual performance appraisal

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS
• 3 years work experience with medical records, cancer registry, or related field
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with the public
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to balance competing and shifting priorities
• Demonstrate computer skills with proficiency in a variety of software packages. Word, Excel, database programs, MS Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software
• Supervisory experience required 

Preferred:

• A strong knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with hospital medical records
• Knowledge of clinical trials in women’s and postmenopausal issues
• Detail-orientation; strong organizational skills
• Team player and has ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy and excellent listening skills

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

A Lab Aide position is immediately available in the Ghajar Lab to work approximately 5 hours per week Friday afternoons and Monday mornings. 

Responsibilities

The incumbent works under the close supervision of the Lab Manager or other lab personnel.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare media and reagents, such as stock solutions.
• Rinse and prepare glassware for cleaning. Deliver glassware to storage areas.
• Maintain clean and orderly laboratory area.
• Clean and maintain lab/lab equipment.
• Check and replenish supplies.
• May assist with experiments and set-up.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent with interest in the sciences.
• Some lab experience and/or college level chemistry courses preferred.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.  

We are looking for a dynamic, bright, highly organized, and highly motivated individual to perform routine lab work, including media preparation, glassware rinsing, equipment maintenance, and laboratory organization in the Barry laboratory. The Barry lab is located within Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Translational Research Program. The Barry lab we combine human immunology with cancer models to define the mechanisms by which the immune system recognizes and responds to cancer.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work under the close supervision of the Lab Manager and other senior lab personnel.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare media and reagents, including stock solutions.
• Rinse and prepare glassware for cleaning. Deliver glassware to storage areas.
• Collect waste and deliver to on-site autoclave facility.
• Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing laboratory areas.
• Maintain laboratory supply levels; request replacements as needed.
• Generate and maintain a catalog of laboratory reagents and cell stocks.
• Back up data generated on laboratory equipment to local servers.
• May assist with experiments and set-up.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required with interest in the sciences.
• Some lab experience and scientific field of study with college-level chemistry and biology courses preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be well organized, detail oriented, and self motivated.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

STUDY BACKGROUND:  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women. The WHI is one of the largest U.S. prevention studies of its kind and it is currently moving into its third extension.  The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), located at Fred Hutchinson, is responsible for study implementation and coordination of statistical, epidemiologic, nutritional and clinical aspects of the WHI and is responsible for data collection, management and analysis. 

The Data Coordinator II/III works independently and in collaboration with other outcomes operational staff to assist in accomplishing the study goals described above.  The primary focus of the position is to collect outcome information from WHI study participants, review medical records for participants who report an outcome of interest, and assembly complete case packets for adjudication. Special skills and knowledge are applied in coordinating the research and administrative activities, interviewing study participants about self-reported outcomes, and responding to participant questions.

Responsibilities

May perform all or some of the following responsibilities:

• Initiate and facilitate participant phone interviews to administer study surveys.
• Conduct follow-up participant contacts (phone/mail) to: collect or clarify missing information, request a signed medical release, update contact information, and encourage continued study participation.
• Request medical records from medical facilities.
• Review received medical records for accuracy and completeness; re-contact medical facilities if follow-up is needed for missing or incomplete records.
• Assemble medical records into a study outcomes case.
• Follow-up on participant deaths, as needed (registering death in study database, ascertaining death certificate, and contacting next of kin).
• Run and monitor operational reports to track study progress.
• Monitor adherence to study protocol.
• Attend scheduled meetings to remain apprised of updates and procedural changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-3 years work experience with medical records, cancer registry, or related field.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with the public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to balance competing and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrate computer skills with proficiency in a variety of software packages.  Word, Excel, database programs, MS Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with hospital medical records.
• Knowledge of clinical trials in women’s and postmenopausal issues
• Detail-orientation; strong organizational skills
• Team player and has ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Empathy and excellent listening skills.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow position with Dr. Li Hsu in the Biostatistics Program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the development and dissemination of statistical methodology, software development, and application to large-scale genetic epidemiological studies. Specific areas of interest include multiclass regression model, nonparametric modeling and methods, multiple hypothesis testing, machine learning, and genome-wide risk modeling. The fellow will have real-hand data analysis experience by participating in large collaborative studies, in which rich data on tumor genomics, germline genetics and environmental risk factors have been collected.

The position will come with a competitive postdoc-level salary with great benefits. The environment at Fred Hutch is lively yet casual, with a strong emphasis on innovative and collaborative work. The Center is housed in a lovely campus next to Lake Union a short walk from downtown, and a convenient shuttle from the University of Washington.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics or computational biology with strong skills in applied statistical methods development and computation. Knowledge of genetics and genomics is desired. The position is available immediately and for up to two years.

Application Instructions: Applicants should send a CV, a short statement of research interests, and contact information of three referees

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Laboratory for the Study of Metastatic Microenvironments (LSM² ), directed by Dr. Cyrus Ghajar, is looking for a talented post-doctoral fellow interesting in studying the cellular and molecular basis of disseminated breast tumor cell dormancy in the brain.

Responsibilities

The LSM² focuses on understanding the biology underlying disseminated tumor cell (DTC) dormancy (see Ghajar et al., Nature Cell Biology 2013; Ghajar, Nature Reviews Cancer 2015; Carlson et al., Nature Cell Biology 2019). The candidate will spearhead a project with the following goals:

1. to characterize the cellular and molecular microenvironment of dormant DTCs in different regions of the brain;
2. to identify and thoroughly characterize signaling triggered by the brain microenvironment that effects DTC quiescence; and
3. to determine how/why these controls go awry to facilitate metastatic progression in only specific brain regions.

The ideal candidate will be interested and able to develop their own research strategy to understand DTC- resident brain cell interactions by utilizing an array of innovative models and sophisticated techniques we have developed or adopted in the lab. These include three-dimensional cell culture models, multiple murine models of brain metastasis, intravital imaging approaches and proteomics.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in a related field (neuroscience, developmental biology, cell biology, or tumor biology) is required. A strong publication record and eligibility and desire to apply for future fellowships are also required. The candidate must also be experienced in essential techniques to characterize and profile brain cells. A candidate with an extensive background in neuroscience and experience in live cell imaging, implementing spatial transcriptomic strategies, developing quantitative image analysis approaches, and working with murine models is strongly desired.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to develop creative approaches to experimental design, and thrive both in independent research and while working collaboratively with other fellows and graduate students in the lab.

Please include a targeted cover letter for full consideration of your application.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

The Barry laboratory, within the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Translational Research Program, is looking for a talented post-doctoral fellow with extensive expertise in the realm of tumor immunology. The Barry lab focuses on understanding how the immune system responds to cancer and can be manipulated to treat cancer. Our studies utilize human immunology, murine models of cancer, state-of-the-art imaging techniques, RNA sequencing techniques, and immunological techniques to explore the role of the innate immune system in controlling immune responses to cancer. We focus our research on understanding how the innate immune system, specifically dendritic and natural killer cells, shape immune responses to cancer and patient responses to common immunotherapies (see Barry et al., 2018 PMID: 29942093).

Responsibilities

The candidate will spearhead a project with the following goals:

• to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating natural killer and dendritic cell abundance in the tumor microenvironment in human and mouse tumors
• To develop and undertake broad immune profiling studies of human tumors to interrogate the innate immune response to cancer and its’ role in regulating responses to immunotherapy

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in the life sciences with a focus on immunology or tumor immunology is required. A strong publication record as well as eligibility and desire to apply for future fellowships are required. The candidate must also be experienced in essential techniques to characterize and profile immune cells and to gauge their function. A candidate with experience in live cell imaging, human immunology, and experience working in murine tumor or metastasis models is strongly desired.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to develop creative approaches to experimental design, and thrive both in independent research and while working collaboratively with other fellows, graduate students, and staff in the lab.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Fred Hutch is an active partner in the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), which brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine. Join us and make a difference! Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

A postdoctoral research position in epidemiology with focus on cancer prevention and survivorship in ethnically diverse populations is available at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The Hutchinson Center provides a challenging academic and supportive multi-disciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a recent or prospective doctoral graduate (Ph.D. or equivalent qualification) with a background in Epidemiology and related subject areas to cancer prevention and survivorship. Candidates should have an interest in the investigation of novel, interdisciplinary research questions related to identifying strategies to improve cancer survivorship and cancer outcomes using lifestyle behavioral interventions (nutrition, physical activity, energy balance) and observational study designs. This position will be under the direction of Dr. Heather Greenlee, member of the Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research Divisions at Fred Hutch and Director of Integrative Medicine at the SCCA.

Dr. Greenlee’s research program uses both clinical trials and observational studies to examine a broad range of lifestyle intervention and complementary/integrative therapies for cancer prevention and control, especially in under-resourced and vulnerable populations. The candidate will be responsible for data analysis and manuscript preparation on two ongoing National Cancer Institute R01-funded studies, in addition to participating in other new and ongoing studies.  The Mi Vida Saludable study is an ongoing 2x2 factorial designed trial testing the separate and synergistic effects of in-person and eHealth diet and physical activity interventions on behavioral outcomes in Latina breast cancer survivors.  The Pathways Heart Study is an ongoing observational study examining predictors of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer patients within a large integrated health system.  Responsibilities will include analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, presenting at research conferences, implementing research protocols, and contributing to grant writing.  Studies will include single institution and multi-site trials, including local and national clinical trials consortia, as well as observational cohorts.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required with background in epidemiology, health services research, biostatistics, or a closely related field
• Experience using SAS and R is required, additional experience using Stata is preferred
• Experience analyzing data related to cancer survivorship and/or cancer outcomes is preferred
• Experience with analyzing data generated by eHealth interventions and/or physical activity measurement devices is preferred
• Experience and skill with the visual and graphical representation of data is preferred
• The candidate must show initiative, the willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential to success in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well within interdisciplinary teams and collaborations

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. The goal of its Public Health Sciences Division, which is home to the nation’s oldest program devoted to cancer prevention research, is to identify strategies that would ultimately reduce the incidence of and mortality from cancer and other diseases. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

A postdoctoral research position in molecular and genetic cancer epidemiology is available at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Fred Hutch provides a challenging academic and supportive multi-disciplinary research environment. We are seeking a recent or prospective doctoral graduate (Ph.D. or equivalent qualification) with a background molecular and genetic cancer epidemiology or related subject areas. This could include, but is not limited to, training in epidemiology, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, cancer genomics, or a closely related field. Please note that this is NOT a laboratory-based position, and remote work could be possible.

The postdoctoral fellow/research associate will work in a highly collaborative team led by Dr. Ulrike Peters on analyzing large-scale, cutting-edge molecular epidemiological data for colorectal cancer. These include targeted tumor sequencing of 300 genes and candidate oncogenic microbiota in 7,000 well-characterized colorectal cancer cases, including somatic point mutations, copy number alterations, microsatellite instability, and microbial pathogens. Additionally, data include tumor immune characterization in colorectal cancer cases. Furthermore, genome-wide germline genetic data and harmonized environmental/lifestyle risk factor for up to 150,000 colorectal cancer cases and controls. Our team also aims to evaluate the impact of racial and ethnic diversity on colorectal cancer utilizing genetic and molecular epidemiological data.

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral candidate will primarily work on integrative tumor analyses, as well as immune-related somatic and germline characteristics associated with colorectal tumors and survival outcomes. The successful applicant will work on multidisciplinary research teams to perform data analyses, develop and/or implement novel statistical methodology, incorporate functional genetic information, and publish research results. The incumbent will be expected to work independently to complete data analysis. In addition, they will participate in the presentation of research, as well as in the writing of publications to disseminate the analyses.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required.  The position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Expertise in computational methods for the analysis of complex, high-dimensional data is desirable, as is a thorough knowledge of high dimensional data resources (such as ENCODE and ROADMAP) for functional annotation. 

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in large data analysis with focus on developing polygenic risk scores and multi-omics analyses in ethnically diverse populations is available with Dr. Charles Kooperberg, Ph.D., Professor and Program Head of the Biostatistics Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Fred Hutch provides a challenging academic and supportive multi-disciplinary research environment.

We are seeking a recent or prospective doctoral graduate (Ph.D. or equivalent qualification) with a background in large data analysis, for example, in epidemiology, computer science, statistical genetics, population genetics, biostatistics, or related subject areas. This could include, but is not limited to, training in quantitative genetics, bioinformatics with training in quantitative science, statistical genetics, or a closely related field (please note that this is NOT a laboratory-based position).

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with Drs. Charles Kooperberg and Ulrike Peters, Ph.D., M.P.H., Professor and Associate Director on analyzing very large-scale genetic data sets (up to 3M participants) to develop polygenic risk scores as well as sizable data sets for gene expression/RNA sequencing, methylation, and metabolomic data from ethnically and racially diverse participants as well as the dissemination of the findings and public health application. Participants from these studies are from large cohort studies as well as Biobanks with detailed electronic health record data as part of the Population Architecture using Genetics and Epidemiology (PAGE) consortium and collaborating studies.  We will be covering a broad set of phenotypes, including but not limited to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes, blood traits, anthropometric traits, and intermediate biomarkers, such as lipids, glucose, insulin or inflammatory markers.

The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary research team supported by an advanced data management and computational infrastructure to perform data analyses, develop and/or implement novel statistical methodology, and publish research results.  The incumbent will have numerous opportunities to publish first author papers and present at national meetings. 

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science or a related field is required.
• The position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in computational methods for the analysis of complex, high-dimensional data is desirable.
• Knowledge of high dimensional data resources (such as GTEx or ENCODE) is a plus.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

Responsibilities

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position is available in Dr. Yingye Zheng’s group at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (click here to visit the Zheng Lab web page). The successful applicant will develop and apply novel statistical methods for biomarker development and outcome prediction. The Fellow will engage in methodological research in longitudinal and time-to-event data analysis as well as statistical learning for electronic medical data. The Fellow will also have opportunities to participate both in prospective cohort study with longitudinal markers and medical studies using electronic medical records for outcome evaluation and developing cutting-edge statistical methods to address new challenges in these data.

The position is available immediately and for up to two years.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in Statistics or Biostatistics
• Strong theoretical, computational, and communication skills are desired
• Knowledge and experiences in survival and longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, missing data analysis and machine learning are preferred
• Ability to write efficient programs in R

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here. 

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   
 
The Ma Lab in the Division of Public Health Sciences at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to develop novel statistical/computational methods for problems in microbiome research. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, statistical learning, compositional data analysis, graphical models, and high-dimensional inference. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is interested in a collaborative environment and interacting with investigators with diverse experiences. The position is available for two years, starting from September 1st, 2020 (or by negotiation). 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Jing Ma in developing novel statistical/computational methods in the context of microbiome and integrative genomics. He/she will have opportunities to join collaborative research projects within Fred Hutch and University of Washington as well as external collaborations. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have: 

• Completed a Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a closely related area 
• Demonstrated a capacity to produce high quality research 
• Strong programming skills in a statistical language (e.g. R, MATLAB, Python)

In addition, the ideal candidate will also have: 

• Experience in statistical learning and high-dimensional data analysis 

*Please include with your application:  

• CV 
• Two publication samples or preprints 
• A one-page statement of research interests 
• Contact information of three references 

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

A research technician position (full-time) is immediately available in the Laboratory for the Study of Metastatic Microenvironments (LSM2) in Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Translational Research Program. This is a unique opportunity to drive a technically rigorous, cutting-edge project aimed at understanding brain metastasis, and the role of the microenvironment in regulating breast tumor cells that arrive in this tissue.

We are looking for a dynamic, bright, meticulous, and highly motivated individual with strong interest in cancer biology, microsurgery, and pre-clinical work. You will be responsible for performing standard and investigative laboratory work to support our research programs. This will include working with murine models, conducting detailed and rigorous literature searches, and computational analysis of high-dimensional data.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with the PI and under a neuroscientist fellow to:

• Conduct literature surveys
• Perform small animal surgeries to prepare for intravital imaging. These include cranial window implantation.
• Prepare and monitor animals during and after surgeries (including weekends), and during live imaging sessions
• Establish optimal settings to acquire high-resolution videos from said imaging sessions
• Breed a number of transgenic strains, genotype offspring and take meticulous note of resulting genotypes/phenotypes
• Conduct metastasis assays, section and stain tissues, image and quantify metastases, measure and organize specific properties related to these lesions
• Perform statistical analyses and write computer programs to analyze data
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or bio(medical)engineering; and at least one-year experience in basic laboratory research skills outside of coursework is required (during undergraduate career is fine). Specialization in neuroscience is a plus, as is programming experience.

Independent research experience outside of laboratory course work is required. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, fearless, self-driven, enthusiastic, extremely well-organized, and excited to contribute to world-class science.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

The Fred Hutch Innovation Laboratory (FHIL) at seeks an enthusiastic and highly motivated technician to join a team of scientists working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the forefront of fundamental and immunotherapy research. FHIL is a new collaborative initiative of the Immunotherapy and Translational Data Science Integrated Research Centers (IIRC and TDS_IRC) with a mission to advance the introduction and development of new immuno-oncology research technologies. FHIL will spur in-house development and early adoption of novel techniques, including advanced single cell RNA spatial sequencing, T- and B-cell receptor sequencing, and other DNA/RNA-based technologies.

FHIL currently is housed in the Bielas Lab, under the direction of Dr. Bielas. Working with Dr. Bielas, the successful candidate will function with a high degree of independence as they manage daily activities.

The successful candidate will test new technologies, compare and develop protocols and use these technologies to support ongoing research in immune-oncology. This person will be responsible for comparing and improving protocols, generating data to compare technologies, benchmarking technologies in collaboration with computational biology collaborators. The technician will perform bench-level experiments, operate analytical instruments, and compile and verify the accuracy of experimental data. The technician will also maintain detailed laboratory records, analyze data, and report on experimental results.

This position requires a high level of organization, a keen eye for detail, and accurate and thorough record keeping. We seek a candidate who is consistent in executing lab protocols and can swiftly adapt and troubleshoot new ones. This position will be extended to a candidate who is creative, passionate, persistent, patient, and critical, with a strong sense of independence, initiative, and drive to propel work forward. We seek a committed candidate who is an effective communicator of science; who is confident and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills, discipline, readiness to learn and contribute, and eagerness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Compare and refine protocols for single-cell RNA sequencing and other DNA/RNA based technologies.
• Generate data to compare new technologies; many of these technologies will focus on single cell techniques but are not limited to this area.
• Maintain laboratory records of all testing and protocol development and report on the performed work as necessary.
• Perform bench experiments, generate sequencing libraries, and compile other components of the downstream analysis of large experiments for immunotherapy researchers.
• Maintain laboratory stocks, cultures, cell lines, reagents, and other supplies.
• Manage a research database and maintain detailed electronic records.
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in experimental design, including the identification of alternate methods.
• Assist in the preparation of scientific manuscripts by contributing ideas, proofreading, and copy editing.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
• For the Research Technician I level, must have scientific knowledge in the area of study and basic lab skills. Independent research experience beyond coursework is preferred. 
• For the Reserach Technician II level, 2 years of previous experience working in a lab outside of college coursework is required. Independent research experience is especially preferred. 
• Molecular biology experience
• The candidate must be detail oriented and a fast and willing learner.
• A strong background in molecular and cellular biology, including cloning, transfection/infection of cells, and PCR is essential
   

Preferred:

• Experience in tissue culture, QPCR, ddPCR, NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing), mutational assays, and FACs is highly desirable.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.   

Health and Behavioral Innovations in Technology (HABIT) Group, led by Dr. Jonathan Bricker, is part of the Cancer Prevention Program in the Division of Public Health Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson. Funded by multiple large NIH grants ($25 million USD cumulative total to date), the Group’s research mission is to develop and rigorously test behavioral interventions for health behavior change, and disseminate them with the goal of high public health impact. Technologies for delivering these interventions include smartphone applications, chatbots, websites, and telephone counseling. One of the behavioral approaches the Group has been testing is called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Responsibilities

The Group is seeking a Staff Scientist who shares our mission of using rigorous behavioral science and technology to directly impact public health. The position opening comes at an exciting time of expansion for the Group, as we broaden the technology platforms for delivering intervention and include a focus now on weight loss interventions. The Staff Scientist will closely collaborate with Dr. Bricker and the Group. The Scientist’s primary duties will be to lead and co-author scientific articles from our multiple clinical trial datasets. Excellent administrative, statistical, and research staff support is provided. Salary is highly competitive, commensurate with experience, and excellent medical/dental benefits are included.

• Lead and co-author scientific manuscripts for publication
• Presenting research at scientific conferences
• Co-mentoring and supervising post-doctoral and pre-doctoral research trainees
• Remaining aware of advances in behavioral interventions, e-health/m-health technologies, tobacco cessation, and obesity intervention research and integrate them appropriately
• Contribute to trial design, analysis planning, and interpretation
• Participate in and lead project and full team meetings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:  

• PhD in Psychology, or a related field of health, from a strong academic research program
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience in behavioral intervention research
• First-authored research publications on the topics of tobacco, obesity, addiction, or behavioral health
• Excellence in scientific writing and oral presentation skills
• Interest in clinical trial methodology and statistics
• A long-term interest in a research scientist position contributing to the overall mission of our research
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and experience in technology-delivered interventions
• Training in theory testing (e.g., mediation and moderation)
• Training in dissemination research
• Training in adaptive and optimization designs
• Advanced clinical training in one or more of the following: ACT, behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing
• A passion for helping those who smoke tobacco or are obese