Staff Scientist

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.

Staff Scientist in mRNA translational control

The Lapointe Lab (Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch) is hiring a Staff Scientist. The scientist will apply state-of-the-art biochemical and in vitro single-molecule microscopy assays to human mRNA translation initiation. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in single-molecule spectroscopy and be comfortable working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

The Lapointe Lab provides a supportive environment that strongly emphasizes individualized mentoring strategies. If you join, we prioritize your continued development into an independent scientist. We will work with you to both identify and develop plans to achieve your research and professional development goals. We also will help enhance your ability to think critically and communicate effectively. In parallel, Fred Hutch and the Basic Sciences Division offer numerous career development opportunities, benefits, and competitive salaries.

The scientist will lead independent research projects, communicate their findings, present their work at conferences, help draft research grants, mentor other scientists in the lab, and manage day-to-day lab functions and compliance.

Other Expectations

Work collaboratively within the Lapointe Lab and with Hutch and external collaborators.
• Will contribute to the growth mindset philosophy of our group.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• a Ph.D. degree in biophysics, or a related discipline.
• Multiple first-author research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Extensive experience with single-molecule spectroscopy including microscope building and data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
• A strong foundation in hypothesis-driven, basic research.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Independently motivated to think, plan, conduct, analyze, and document experiments and findings.
• A strong track-record of mentoring and engaging with students.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $84,406 to $191,755, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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 a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).