Research Assistant - Temporary

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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Ma Lab in the Division of Public Health Sciences at Fred Hutch is seeking a highly motivated master-level Research Assistant to develop novel statistical/computational methods for problems in microbiome science. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, high-dimensional data analysis, multivariate association analysis, graphical models and network analysis, etc. Prior experience in microbiome science is not required. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is interested in a collaborative environment and interacting with investigators with diverse experiences.

This is a part-time, temporary position.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Jing Ma in developing novel statistical/computational methods in microbiome science. They will have opportunities to join collaborative research projects within Fred Hutch and University of Washington as well as external collaborations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a closely related area prior to their appointment;
• Strong programming skills in a statistical language (e.g. R, Python).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in high-dimensional data analysis.

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

The hourly pay range for this position is from $19.97 to $48.08 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).