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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Staff Scientist provides specialized consulting, training and data analysis support to researchers at the Fred Hutch and across the wider Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium. This position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple overlapping projects, and communicate effectively with faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and research staff on a wide range of topics in biology, microscopy techniques, sound experimental design, and imaging analysis.
Job Duties
Work with imaging core staff to provide seamless support to Cellular Imaging users, from experimental design through data collection and advanced image analysis.
Provide microscope training for groups and individual Cellular Imaging users
Maintain and operate a variety of light microscopes
Assist with the introduction and implementation of new imaging technologies, including light sheet and super-resolution techniques
Troubleshoot microscope issues and work with vendors to resolve issues
Provide figures and written sections describing methods and results for manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications
Assist/Provide support to Core Director with applications for funding and grants (e.g. S10 instrumentation grants)
