Imaging Specialist I – Cellular Imaging

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.

About the role

A Shared Resources Specialist I – Cellular Imaging is responsible for supporting scientific needs of researchers at Fred Hutch. This is an entry-level position within the resource with substantial room for growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support following standard operating procedures (SOPs), developing a strong understanding of the fundamental science performed in the Cellular Imaging shared resource.
• Learn and perform new technical skills, including operating basic and advanced instruments and using image processing and analysis software.
• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty and external users to identify scientific needs.
• Perform basic equipment operation and maintenance; coordinate and complete maintenance on some equipment and use relevant software.
• Manage Incucyte equipment; potentially review and identify new equipment needs.
• Assist in supply management.
• Assist in developing SOPs, training materials, and guidelines for investigator use of equipment.
• Learn to train users in the proper operation of instrumentation, data transfer systems, and assist with experimental setup.
• May supervise work-study students, interns, and lab aids.
• Report or deliver results to users; accurately document laboratory activities.
• Perform basic billing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree and 1+ years of experience, OR GED/High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems and techniques.
• Ability to learn and operate relevant equipment.
• Previous experience in operation and maintenance of light microscopes.
• Basic understanding of light microscopy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Experience with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
• Record keeping and database management.
• Basic use of image analysis software (ImageJ/FIJI, Imaris, Hyugens).

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 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.

Benefits

• Medical and vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Family life support
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation (12-22 days per year)
• Paid sick leave (12-25 days per year)
• Paid holidays (13 days per year)
• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)