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Lab Aide

Employer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Location
Queen Anne, Washington
Closing date
Apr 19, 2022

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Position Type
Other
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 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 Brent lab is seeking an individual to catalog and organize 45 years of scientific documents. This is a temporary part time position with flexible work hours that is expected to last from about three to six months. Such documents including (but are not limited to) scientific manuscripts, communications, emails and written correspondence. They would further be responsible for converting most printed manuscripts and correspondence from hard copy to electronic/ digital form. Mixed among these documents would be reprints of publications that could be recaptured discarded and stored in wholly in electronic/ digital form. The ideal candidate would be highly able to understand and organize a massive amount of written material, and might well possess an undergraduate degree in Science and Technology Studies, Library Science, or anthropology.

Salary commensurate with level of relevant education/ relevant experience.

A cover letter describing your interest in this specific job is preferred.

  • Develop an organizational system to catalog 45 years of scientific manuscripts, communications, emails and written correspondence
  • Convert printed manuscripts and correspondence from hard copy to electronic


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be able to read and comprehend complex scientific articles and professional correspondence.
  • Strong proficiency in the English language.
  • Flexibility and able to work independently without supervision.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Have strong organizational capabilities and works meticulously.
  • Computer skills using programs such as Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Ideally possess a degree in Science and Technology Studies, Library Science, Bioanthropology, or related fields.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Interested candidates should submit a resume together with a cover letter than lays out: who you are, what qualifies you to carry it out, and why said work would be of interest to you.

Fred Hutch has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.
As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination or initiate the accommodations process before their first day of employment.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our HR Operations at HRops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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