Intern, Research

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 Research Intern will support ongoing studies in the laboratory of Neelendu Dey focused on the role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal physiology and colorectal cancer development. This position provides hands-on experience in translational microbiome research through exposure to bioinformatics, data analysis, and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.

Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and laboratory staff, the intern will assist with computational and research support activities related to microbiome and sequencing datasets, literature review, and scientific data interpretation. This role is well suited for students or early-career trainees interested in microbiome science, cancer biology, bioinformatics, or computational biology.

Work independently under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, Neelendu Dey, and collaborate with laboratory members and research partners to support studies focused on the gut microbiome and colorectal cancer research.
• Perform bioinformatic and computational analyses of microbiome, sequencing, and other biological datasets to support ongoing research projects.
• Use software, databases, and programming tools (e.g., R or Python) to organize, manage, analyze, and visualize research data.
• Assist with maintaining and optimizing documented data analysis pipelines and troubleshooting technical issues related to computational workflows.
• Interpret analytical results and assist with statistical analyses, data summaries, figures, presentations, and written reports.
• Conduct literature reviews to support experimental design, data interpretation, and selection of research methods.
• Maintain accurate research records and documentation of analytical workflows and results.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program as a junior- or senior-level student.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing degree in basic sciences, pre-med, public health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, or related areas.
• Able to use Microsoft Office programs.
• Good communication skills and an interest in learning.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good numeracy, literacy and organizational skills.
• Willingness to be flexible in working hours, including working some evenings if needed.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).