Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, 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 believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The McGuire Lab is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist to assist with the development, validation, and testing of novel HIV-1 vaccine candidates based on anti-idiotypic antibodies (ai-mAbs). The project will build upon our previous efforts to elicit broadly using this approach. The candidate will conduct vaccine studies in various types of humanized mice, perform an in-depth characterization of the B cell and serum antibody response to novel ai-mAbs using high-throughput next generation sequencing, perform data analysis and prepare reports/manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Must hold PhD in immunology, or a related field.
• Expertise in B cell immunology is highly desirable.
• Experience with multicolor flow cytometry panels (>10 colors) and/or FACS.
• Experience with molecular biology and biochemistry, including PCR, cloning, protein purification, and the analysis of protein-protein interactions, is preferred.
• Experience with next generation sequencing and analysis.
• The candidate should have a proven track record of publication and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work with pre-clinical animal models.
• 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.

Fred Hutch has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination or initiate the accommodations process before their first day of employment.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.