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Fred Hutch

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Fred Hutch, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview 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.

The McGuire Lab is seeking a

Post‑Doctoral Fellow

to assist with identifying antigenic targets of neutralizing antibodies against human oncoviruses.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities

Perform an in-depth characterization of the B cell and serum antibody response to EBV antibodies elicited by vaccination

Perform data analysis and prepare reports/manuscripts

Other duties as assigned

Expected to work independently with guidance from the Principal Investigator

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold PhD in immunology, or a related field

Experience with multicolor flow cytometry panels (>10 colors) and/or FACS

Experience with serological assays such as ELISA and viral neutralization

Must be willing to work with pre‑clinical animal models including mice harboring human immune cells under animal BSL2 containment

Expertise with live virus neutralization assays

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in B cell immunology is highly desirable

Experience with molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, cloning, protein purification, and the analysis of protein‑protein interactions, is preferred

The candidate should have a proven track record of publication and strong written communication skills

Must be independent, show initiative, willingness to take up new skills and responsibilities, and be a team player

The candidate must be self‑motivated, able to multitask and to work within a very collaborative environment

The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $95,014, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H1‑B sponsorship at this time.

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, income‑based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206‑667‑4700.

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