Lab Aide

Job Title

The Talbot Lab (Basic Sciences Division) is looking for a reliable, organized, detail-oriented individual, to support ongoing exciting research on neuro-immunology, gut microbiota and infectious diseases.

This is ideal for an individual who is interested in an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment and has an interest in mouse as a genetic organism for biomedical research. The time commitment will range from 4 hours per day and will not exceed 12 hours per week. A commitment of at least one year is expected.

Under close supervision of members of the lab, the person in this position will:

• Assist with regular maintenance of our mouse colony, which consists in animal biopsy, breeding and weaning.
• Maintain electronic spreadsheet for the mouse colony
• General lab cleaning and organization.
• Assisting lab members with experiments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Other Expectations:

• Work collaboratively within the Talbot Lab and with Hutch and external collaborators.
• Show respect to all members of the lab and the broader Hutch community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with an interest in the sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of college-level coursework in biology.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new software systems.
• Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to learn new tools and content quickly and independently.
• Strong communication skills.

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 13 days per year).