Clinical Research Technologist I

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 Clinical Research Technologist I performs a variety of hematological, microbiologic, immunologic, chemical and other tests related to diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment follow-up of disease or uses similar techniques to monitor study participants.  Involves operating analytical instruments; recovering, compiling, and verifying the accuracy of clinical data; performing calculations; preparing charts, graphs, and summaries.

Works under the direction of Supervisor or higher-level laboratory personnel.  Uses limited judgment and discretion in carrying out procedures. 

 

Job Duties

• Perform standardized clinical/diagnostic tests at bench level.
• Interpret and report on test results.
• Log in, record, process, and track clinical specimens.
• Prepare specimens for long term storage by methods such as cryopreservation, fixed slides.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, stocks.
• Perform documented protocols and assays.
• Maintain laboratory records, compute data, and enter onto computer database.
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance of lab equipment.
• Order and maintain appropriate level of lab supplies.
• May supervise work-study students.
• Perform other duties as required.

Molecular Oncology Specific Duties

• Maintain consistently high-performance standards and quality of work.
• Adheres to internal SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• May participate in regulatory inspections, third party client audits as assigned including monitoring and implementing corrective action activities.
• Is involved in document control system, including maintenance of internal procedures, and ensuring that document change requests and biennial reviews of documents are facilitated and implemented within a timely manner.
• Perform molecular clinical testing in a compliance with state and federal standards and regulations (DOH,CLIA,CAP). Includes sample processing, extracting nucleic acid, RT-PCR/PCR and target detection. Both moderate and high complexity testing involved.
• Basic understanding of next generation sequencing technology.
• Knowledge of lab safety and sterile techniques.
• Should be willing to work on weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in field of Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Basic laboratory skills and scientific knowledge in the area of study.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One-year experience as a Laboratory Tech I or equivalent.
• Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT).
• Proficient Molecular laboratory skills and strong scientific knowledge in study.
• Must be detailed oriented with ability to maintain accurate digital and paper records.
• Proficiency in MS office applications is essential.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills are required as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.22 to $35.90 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.