Research Associate

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 Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) is recruiting a Research Associate for the Schiffer Group to investigate the spread of infectious diseases across populations using spatial and molecular epidemiological methods, while also participating in clinical care on the Pediatric Infectious Disease Consult Service. The Research Associate will lead an independent research project under the mentorship of a faculty mentor examining transmission dynamics of pathogens, building on work that has analyzed SARS-CoV-2 spread using viral sequence data to identify transmission patterns across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as prior studies on pediatric COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and cancer-related health disparities. Looking forward, the position will support continued development of methods to characterize the spatial spread and migration of pathogens across regions and international borders.

Designing and implementing research studies,
• Preparing manuscripts,
• Presenting findings at scientific meetings
• Actively engaging in the Infectious Disease Sciences Program through required conferences and weeks of service on the Pediatric ID Consult Service.
• This mentored role combines clinical exposure and advanced research training, providing a strong foundation for a future faculty position at an academic medical center or a similar institution.
• Shadow physicians in clinical activities to support transition to faculty role
• Provide direct clinical care as part of specialty care team on the Pediatric Infectious Disease Consult Service
• Engage with laboratory and/or clinical research faculty mentors and staff to contribute to existing research portfolios
• Gain knowledge and skills to initiate original research projects with support from faculty mentors
• Disseminate research output in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences
• Participate in any required lab meetings in the Schiffer Group
• A commitment to excellent patient care, professionalism, collegiality, and respect for colleagues, staff, students, and patients, and scholarly contributions are all critical for success in this work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Doctorate from an accredited institution/university.
  
• Must have completed a ACGME Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship Training Program by June 30, 2026.
  
• Appointment at this rank requires pre-approval of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division Director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must demonstrate outstanding personal initiative and creativity in problem solving.
  
• Proficiency in both written and oral communication skills in English is required for manuscripts/grants preparation, public presentation, and collaboration with other clinicians/researchers.
  
• Experience with statistical analysis.
  
• Excellent teamwork, time management and organizational skills
  
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and results-oriented environment.
  
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently is a must.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $149,968, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).