Sponsored Research Coordinator

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 Sponsored Research Coordinator, Federal Team, Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), under the general direction of the Federal Team Manager, assists the team to provide comprehensive central support for pre-award and non-accounting post award functions and services related to the administration of sponsored projects at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch).  As a part of the OSR team, the Sponsored Research Coordinator provides and maintains a high level of support services to and partnership with the Fred Hutch research community. 

 

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

 

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide general day-to-day operational support associated with activities related to incoming Federally sponsored awards.
• Prepare Budget Allocation Request (BAR) Forms for activation and modification of awards in Financial Management System, including, but not limited to restricted funding.
• Monitor designated Federal Team email account and take action, as appropriate.
• Manage internal reporting and tracking processes, including, but not limited to, the Pre-Expiration list process, proposal status by deadline, monitoring of NIAID Network Spreadsheets, and actions associated with PI employment status changes to ensure timely processing of activities.
• Assist in development and maintenance of tools to track monthly reports for management.
• Facilitate ongoing Federal Team meeting agenda and minutes.
• Serve as a resource for interpreting, clarifying and applying Fred Hutch and sponsor policies, as well as applicable regulations related to research administration issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully as an effective part of a collaborative team environment in a complex organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills sufficient to present and explain complex concepts, practices, policies, guidelines and procedures and their underlying principles.
• Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office, including heavy use of Excel, Teams, and Outlook, as well as use of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze complex information using logic and reasoning to define problems and formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Ability to work in a changing environment, possesses strong analytic/assessment skills, possess excellent organizational skills and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to balance tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness, and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among a diverse constituency.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, productivity, and consistency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in research administration or equivalent translatable skills from related industry and/or knowledge of awards from federal agencies, especially NIH.
• Experience or exposure to the use of Oracle or PeopleSoft financial systems and/or research administration products such as Huron Click, Research Ed or Cayuse.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $102,211, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

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.