Careers

A Supportive and Collaborative Workplace

If you’re like us, you are eager to be part of something important. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s mission to prevent, treat and eliminate cancer and infectious disease is shared by everyone who works here — more than 5,700 people in all, including scientists, physicians, nurses, clinicians, research fellows, administrators and support staff. Our employees also share a commitment to fostering a work environment that values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Learn more about our mission and values.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, a diverse and dynamic work environment and an opportunity to make a difference.

Open Positions, Programs & Recruitment Events

Dr. Neelendu Dey and Norma Morella looking at a pipette in the Dey Lab.

Faculty Careers

Join our more than 235 world-renowned faculty who are dedicated to scientific excellence, collaboration, openness, and innovation.

Faculty Openings
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Nursing and Clinical Careers

Our nurses, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals and other clinical staff are saving lives through patient care as well as clinical research. 

Clinical Openings
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Staff Careers

Our staff are crucial to advancing breakthroughs and saving lives. Explore opportunities across many professions.

Staff Openings
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Postdoctoral Fellowships

A postdoctoral fellowship offers the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of biomedical research on one of our 140 faculty-led research teams.

Postdoc Openings
Summer High School Internship Program and the Pathways Undergraduate Researchers interns at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle.

Internships

We offer internships for graduate students, undergraduates and high school students throughout our organization.

Internship Programs
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Career Fairs and Events

We partner with professional organizations, colleges, and community groups to share information about careers at Fred Hutch. Stop by any event to learn more about our opportunities and work. 

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Quality of Life is Essential to Building a Rewarding Career

Kedar Kirtane, Hematology Oncology fellow

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Our researchers are committed to mentoring the next generation of pathbreaking scientists. More than 200 postdoctoral fellows currently work at Fred Hutch on more than 140 faculty-led research teams, conducting research that ranges from the fundamental biology of cancer and infectious diseases to lifesaving diagnostics and treatments. Fred Hutch consistently ranks among the top institutions for postdoc work. 

More About Posdoctoral Fellowships
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Nursing Careers

Nurses are integral members of any health care team. At Fred Hutch, our nurses are vital to the delivery of individualized, evidence-based and compassionate oncology care. Our nurses also contribute to many non-clinical departments that support patient care, education, quality improvement and employee health.

More About Nursing at Fred Hutch

Fred Hutch Locations

We have more than 10 clinical sites to bring our world-class care to people across the Puget Sound region including an expanded South Lake Union clinic on the Fred Hutch main campus. Since we first opened our doors in 1975, Fred Hutch's reach has grown to span the world. In addition to our Seattle campus, we have research facilities in Uganda and South Africa that allow our scientists additional resources to detect, understand and prevent cancer and other diseases.

Fred Hutch campus in Seattle

Seattle, Washington

Fred Hutch Clinic

Seattle, Washington

UCI-Fred Hutch Cancer Centre in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

Fred Hutch’s lab in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Seattle, Washington

Our headquarters in Seattle is on a beautiful 15-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city, overlooking scenic Lake Union and with views of the Space Needle and the Olympic Mountains. Fred Hutch anchors a flourishing neighborhood that has become a major hub for life sciences research organizations.

Fred Hutch Campus

Contact Us

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Human Resources
Mail Stop J1-105
PO Box 19024
Seattle, WA 98109

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