Intern, Research - Temporary

About the Organization

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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

About the Role

The purpose of this internship is to provide training to students who would like to pursue a career in research. The intern will gain hands-on experience in basic skills.

Responsibilities

The intern will be trained in a range of skills and techniques, depending on the project assigned. Under the guidance of a mentor, the intern will learn statistical fundamentals and some of the following skill sets:

• Data analysis
• Data interpretation
• Statistical theory

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and an interest in learning.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good numeracy, literacy, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Interest in statistics.
• Interest in biostatistics.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Access to a retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
• Prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).