Getting Started
Having problems using our application tools? This page provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center merged to form Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. All jobs are posted on the Fred Hutch Job Openings page.
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For staff positions, you can create a profile and sign up to receive email notifications when new jobs in your area of interest are posted. To do so, log in, go to your dashboard and click Manage Your Email Subscriptions. Select your areas of interest, and then click Save.
If you are a staff applicant:
Log in to your iCIMS account.
If you are a faculty applicant:
Log in to your Interfolio account.
If you are a staff applicant:
Log in to your iCIMS account
If you are a faculty applicant:
Log in to your Interfolio account
Then, click the “Forgot your password?” link.
Applying for a Job
The application process is entirely online. To apply for a job listed on our website, click on the title of the job you want to apply for. On the page for that job listing, click the button that reads “Apply for this job online” or “Apply Now” (depending on the job listing). Create a profile or log in if you have an existing account. 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
We do not accept applications or resumes via email or hard copy.
No. We require that your resume be uploaded as a complete document. If you do not have a resume to upload, you can apply for a job by populating your profile with information from a social media account (Facebook, Google or LinkedIn).
If you are a staff applicant:
Log in to your iCIMS account.
If you are a faculty applicant:
Log in to your Interfolio account.
Then, follow the links to mange your profile and update your resume.
No. If the job is no longer listed, that position is closed.
Once you have a profile, you can log in and go through the application process for each job using the same profile. Your dashboard will display all of the jobs you have applied for.
You can attach any document to your profile.
If you are a staff applicant:
Log in to your iCIMS account.
If you are a faculty applicant:
Log into your Interfolio account.
Then, follow the links to manage your profile and attach documents.
Our system accepts only one uploaded resume per candidate. However, you can replace it with an updated one or submit a second resume as an additional attachment. (See the instructions under the previous question.) Our recruiters review all attached documents.
Cover letters are not required for every job. Please read the instructions in the job description to find out whether one is required. You can add a cover letter as an additional attached document.
No. You can use the same profile to apply for multiple jobs. Please note that some positions may call for additional documents.
Next Steps
Once you submit an application, you will receive a confirmation email. You can also log in and view your dashboard, which will show all of the jobs you have applied for, along with the application status and associated dates and times.
We keep jobs open until they are filled. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every inquiry about the status of job applications.
If you meet the requirements for the job, your application will be considered along with those of other qualified applicants. If we are interested in interviewing you, an HR representative will contact you using the phone number or email address you provided.
For staff jobs:
Log in to your iCIMS account, go to your dashboard and click View Current Job Opportunities. If the job is still listed, you can reapply.
For faculty jobs:
If you accidentally deleted your application in progress, you can go back to view the job and click Apply Now, and you will be able to resubmit your deliverables.
There is no set timeline for setting up interviews. If you are a strong candidate for the job, we will contact you about next steps.
Your application will be active until the job is filled.
For information about benefits, use the following links:
Additional Questions
We offer paid internships for high school students, undergraduates and graduate students throughout our organization.
We often have work-study opportunities in both administrative and lab positions. Go to our Job Openings or Open Internships pages, where you can search the job listings using the search term work-study. You must have work-study funding in order to be eligible for these jobs.
Yes. During the application process, we ask if you need immigration support. We support a variety of visa types.
Salary ranges for jobs are discussed during the candidate’s phone interview. We do not provide that information at an earlier point.
Yes. Temporary jobs are posted along with other openings on our site. Please go to our Job Openings page to search the job listings.
Our Volunteer page lists opportunities to help with fundraising activities, outreach and more.
Yes. Fellowships are posted along with other job openings on our site. Please go to our Job Openings page to search for fellowships.