Overview 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 ACHE SEP Administrative Intern will participate in a structured 10-week internship designed to expose emerging healthcare leaders to executive leadership, strategic initiatives, and operational management and provide hands-on experience within a nationally recognized comprehensive cancer center. For Summer 2026, the intern will report to a designated preceptor within Clinical Operations and will work closely with senior leaders across clinical and nursing operations to gain hands-on experience in complex healthcare delivery environments. Additionally, the intern will contribute to a defined project and complete a capstone presentation at the conclusion of the internship. This role offers a meaningful opportunity for exposure to healthcare operations, change management, and cross-functional collaboration, while supporting real-time operational work that directly impacts patient care delivery. It will provide direct exposure to leadership and offers the chance to understand how large academic health systems translate strategy into operational execution. This internship will follow a project-based model with selective shadowing opportunities as appropriate. Learning Objectives Participants in this internship will gain exposure to: Clinical and nursing operations within a comprehensive cancer center and academic medical system Healthcare operations across multidisciplinary clinical programs Project management and operational improvement initiatives Quality and performance improvement in clinical environments Executive decision-making and governance processes Program development and implementation in complex care environments ACHE Applicants ONLY Schedule: Mon – Fri 8a-5p 10-week internship program Responsibilities The intern will support strategic and operational initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Responsibilities may include: Providing project management and coordination support for a key operational initiative related to staffing standardization Assisting with documentation of current-state workflows and operational processes across clinics Supporting analysis of staffing models, implementation considerations, and operational improvement opportunities Developing executive-ready deliverables, including presentations, summaries, and briefing materials Participating in meetings with nursing leadership, clinical operations teams, and administrative partners Contributing to a capstone project and final presentation to leadership Qualifications Required: Current graduate-level student (MHA, MPH, MBA, or another related degree) participating in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) Strong interest in healthcare leadership, hospital administration, healthcare operations, or quality improvement Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a professional healthcare environment Preferred: Prior experience in healthcare or healthcare-related research in operations, quality improvement, or project management Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Schedule: Mon – Fri 8a-5p 10-week internship program 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 access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. 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.
Overview 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 Talbot Lab (Basic Sciences Division) seeks a part-time undergraduate research intern to support ongoing exciting research on neuro-immunology, studying host-microbiota interactions in infectious diseases. This position is ideal for an individual interested in an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment, helping in the development of a project that studies how neurons regulate intestinal immunity. The ideal candidate is a reliable, organized, detail-oriented individual, interested in learning and applying experimental approaches in a genetic model organism (Mus musculus), including immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, image analysis, animal dissection, neurobiology, and microbiology tools. The position will help the trainee increase their understanding of the scientific method by developing practical lab skills and how to evaluate scientific articles. Internship timelines start this Spring, 2026 or Summer 2026. Please submit a complete CV including previous experience and lab classes. Candidates must be able to present written confirmation from their Institution’s advisor attesting that they will be receiving school credits for the internship. Responsibilities The intern will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior-level laboratory personnel. They will gain experience and training in research techniques while also learning to assist their mentor with performing and analyzing experiments. The internship is part-time and requires a commitment of up to 19 hours per week for 6 months (undergraduate research credits might apply). Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A motivated undergraduate student with an interest in performing research. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Course and/or lab experience in biology, mathematics/statistics, and chemistry to support wet lab research and data analysis. Prefer students who are taking courses in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, immunology, genomics, neurobiology, microbiology, bioengineering, or data science/informatics. This is an internship position, Fred Hutch will not provide salary, benefits or visa sponsorship to the research intern. This is a fully on-site role located in Seattle/WA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time. Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. 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.
