Description

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 Precision Oncology Program Assistant II assists the Sloan Precision Oncology Institute team in the implementation of program policies and procedures related to biospecimen procurement and clinical research. The program assistant II supports protocols designated as biobanking and observational, with a specific focus on strategies for targeting individualized features of patients and environments to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with cancer. The program assistant II carries-out special assignments or projects in addition to performing administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of department/study policies and procedures.
• Track and courier research samples and products as necessary.
• Serve as department/study liaison and provide information to Center staff and outside organizations.
• Maintain updated policies and procedures manuals.
• Make accurate and complete postings to department/study records and maintain files and filing system in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ordering and assembling research kits and delivering to appropriate labs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative focus is essential, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, including general office skills (e.g., typing and filing).
• Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.72 to $36.62 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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 a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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.