NE Undergraduate Research Intern

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

 

The Warren Lab in the Program in Immunology in the Translational Research and Therapeutics Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has an opportunity for an undergraduate biosciences-related major seeking to enhance their academic pursuits to participate in a Research Internship. Available projects include 1) learning how to engineer human T cells with tumor antigen-specific T-cell receptors and chimeric antigen receptors and evaluating their preclinical tumor-specific cytotoxicity; and 2) learning how to isolate clonally expanded T-cell populations from tumors and optimizing their ex vivo expansion to maintain non-exhausted, memory-like, tumor-reactive T cells. We are looking for students with an excellent academic record seeking to gain original research experience in support of their academic goals. Candidates must be organized and reliable with a strong attention to detail and a passion for research.

 

This is an unpaid internship position. Students must be able to earn research course credits through their undergraduate program and are encouraged to apply for independent scholarship support. We are seeking a student that can begin in the Summer quarter and attend the lab at least 12 hours per week. 

Responsibilities

The intern will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior-level laboratory personnel. They will gain experience and training in experimental design, execution, and analysis while assisting their mentor with the goal of increasing independence. Available projects include 1) learning how to engineer human T cells with tumor antigen-specific T-cell receptors and chimeric antigen receptors and evaluating their preclinical tumor-specific cytotoxicity; and 2) learning how to isolate clonally expanded T-cell populations from tumors and optimizing their ex vivo expansion to maintain non-exhausted, memory-like, tumor-reactive T cells.

 

The internship is part-time and requires a minimum commitment of at least 12 hours per week during the Summer quarter.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A motivated biosciences-related undergraduate student with a passion for performing original research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous lab experience in biology / biochemistry.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter including a brief description of your interests and academic goals, a CV, and at least one reference. We will invite selected students to interview as soon as the week of June 6th.

This is an unpaid internship, receiving undergraduate research credits. 

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 [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.