Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

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.

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.

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).