Fred Hutch Senior Research Pathologist - Sloan Precision Oncology Institute

Fred Hutch is recruiting a Senior Research Pathologist to lead/direct the pathology (anatomic and molecular) components of the Sloan Precision Oncology Institute. The position is for a full-time, on-site, research member specializing primarily in solid tumor Anatomic Pathology and relevant aspects of Molecular Diagnostics.

· Establish and maintain a robust research pathology core infrastructure

· Deliver research pathology services for Fred Hutch with a particular focus on Precision Oncology. Assess tissue specimens, create tissue biobanks with deep clinical and molecular annotation, interpret immunohistochemical and molecular pathology studies

· Provide expertise, advise and input for research projects with relevance to precision oncology.

· Participate in organizing the rapid autopsy program as a shared resource within the Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s NCI-supported Cancer Consortium.

· Collaborate with a diverse group of researchers across Fred Hutch, contributing to both basic discovery and translational studies.

· This position is primarily a support role and is fully funded through institutional resources, though candidates can expect to have independence to pursue their own specific research questions and participate in collaborative studies supported by research grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· MD or equivalent degree in medicine

· Anatomic or laboratory medicine residency or equivalent – US or International

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in anatomic pathology clinical practice or research in private practice, academic institutions or in private industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Working knowledge of pathology with an emphasis in oncology

· Experience conducting autopsies

· Experience with immunohistochemistry

· Experience with technologies used in laboratory research and clinical care, including molecular assays (e.g. PCR, Nextgen sequencing, clinical genomics/genetics)

· Technical experience includes:

· Histopathological diagnostics related to solid tumor oncology

· Providing education relating to anatomic pathology

· Not essential but ideal: expertise/experience with mouse models of oncogenesis

· Not essential but ideal: experience with correlative human immunology analyses

· Not essential but ideal: experience/expertise in molecular diagnostics including clinical genomic assessments of oncogenic mutations/copy alterations derived from molecular profiling assays

· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and reliable record-keeping

· Ability to design and execute protocols, and work independently including experimental troubleshooting

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with other lab members and productive interactions with collaborators

· Applicants should be highly motivated physician/scientists

About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Located in Seattle, WA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center unites comprehensive care and advanced research to provide the latest cancer treatment options and accelerate discoveries that prevent, treat and defeat cancer and infectious diseases worldwide.Our values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our actions are driven by the commitments expressed in our values: Collaboration, Compassion, Determination, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect. Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine. This relationship allows for enhanced care coordination with one of the world’s leading integrated health systems.