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 Program Assistant II assists department/Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Clinical Research Nurse in the implementation of program policies and procedures. Carries-out special assignments or projects in addition to performing administrative responsibilities.

Program Assistant positions may vary widely in the specific responsibilities performed, as much of the work is project-based and specific to the individual department or study.

Responsibilities

Scope of Responsibilities

The incumbent works with some independence and is expected to use judgment in carrying-out duties within the framework of department/study policies and procedures and required to work on campus to support the work for this position.

Essential Tasks

May perform some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Track and courier research samples and products, as necessary. 50%
• Ordering, organizing, and assembling research kits and delivering to appropriate labs. 20%
• Support specimen tracking in specimen management platform including initial set up of protocols. 10%
• Assists in the implementation of department/study policies and procedures. 5%
• Perform scheduling tasks and consenting for lab donors. 5%
• Maintain updated policies and procedures manuals. 5%
• Perform related duties as assigned. 5%

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Organizational skills
• General office skills (i.e., typing, filing, phone skills)
• Word processing/computer skills
• Written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree

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

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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.