Staff Scientist, Single Cell Genomics

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 Hutchs 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 nations first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Womens 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 Staff Scientist position is available immediately to join the laboratory of Scott N. Furlan in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the newly refurbished Steam Plant building.The successful applicant will join an ongoing project to study the biology of Ewing sarcoma metastasis using cutting-edge, single cell genomics. The successful applicant will utilize standard techniques of genomics, cellular and molecular biology.

Responsibilities for this highly skilled laboratory scientist will include designing, performing and analyzing experiments, troubleshooting technical issues and mentoring junior lab members. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals and oversee large programs that include collaborating laboratories.

Applicants should be highly motivated scientists, with a MD and/or PhD degree in Genetics or Oncology. Four or more years of post-Ph.D. laboratory experience preferred, however we will consider those who are newly graduated with their Ph.D. An ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of cancer biology, and experience with next-generation sequencing approaches and computational biology. A track record of high impact publications and early success in grant applications is expected.

Interpersonal skills should include:

• excellent organizational skills
• attention to detail and reliable record-keeping
• ability to design and execute protocols and work independently including experimental troubleshooting
• effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with other lab members and productive interactions with collaborators

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

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