The Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) of the University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology is located at the UW Medicine at South Lake Union campus. The CVI is comprised of a translational research environment that includes laboratory, clinical research, and administrative office areas. Work is typically deadline driven and requires a high level of accuracy, extensive communication with scientists, staff, and external collaborators from diverse backgrounds.
As UW employees, our team has a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees are known for their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills, and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
Join Our Team
"We will only make great strides if we get the best minds into the Institute, and we really think disruptively and creatively. The best way you can do that is by constantly shaking things up by bringing new people into the mix."
— Dr. Nora Disis, CVI Director
Open Positions
The Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will work directly with clinical and laboratory-based faculty members who specialize in translational immunotherapy research targeting a variety of cancers. This position will select and apply standardized procedures and techniques in the development, execution, validation, and troubleshooting of immunologic and translational biomarker assays used in cancer vaccine and immunotherapy clinical trials.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your expertise can contribute to our mission.