Research Assistant - Temporary

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 part-time, temporary Research Assistant (approximately 10 hours per week) will work under the supervision of Principal Investigators Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center) and Amanda Fretts, PhD (University of Washington School of Public Health) to assist in the coordination of activities for an Andy Hill CARE fund-supported project. The research is to work in partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities throughout WA state (both rural and urban) to identify existing tribal resources and programs and develop and/or tailor existing nutrition education resources focused on cancer prevention and survivorship for AI/AN in WA. This position may be extended dependent on funding.

 

The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day research activities to develop and implement the study, including developing data collection instruments, collecting and managing data, helping investigators interpret data, and disseminating results. The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The candidate who fills this position will work closely with several research team members and community partners to coordinate and support the project.  

Duties & Responsibilities:  

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day to day research activities necessary to support the project. Specifically, with the collaboration and guidance of investigators and staff, tasks may include:  

 

Research Tasks: 

• Conduct literature reviews and background research on nutrition and cancer education programs for tribal communities in Washington state. 
• Assist with the development of the study manuals of operations  
• Assist with the design and preparation study materials and forms, including consent and recruitment materials, intervention materials, and data collection instruments and other assessment materials   
• Use research management systems (such as RedCap) and other study databases to monitor and manage collected data and perform quality control checks to ensure data quality 
• Assist with study recruitment and consenting 
• Conduct surveys and/or qualitative interviews 
• Manage data and audio files of research interviews at all steps--from transcription and coding through data analysis.  
• Assist with qualitative data analysis 
• Identify and recruit potential Community Advisory Board members 
• Contribute to manuscript and abstract preparation and submission 

 

Project Management Tasks: 

• Manage and coordinate study data collection timelines 
• Collaborate with all key partners: maintain open, timely, and accurate communication with all internal and external partners about developments, changes, and/or new directions and deliverables; communicate priorities, goals, and resources  

Travel:

• Local travel to American Indian communities throughout Washington State for data collection may be required.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of qualitative research methods 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people from various backgrounds 
• Demonstrated commitment and familiarity working with AI/AN populations 
• Excellent organizational skills, including independently managing multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and quality results 
• Strong project management skills 
• Experience developing study materials  
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently as part of a team with limited supervision  
• Excellent writing and communication skills, particularly in the context of collaborating with and coordinating a variety of partners 
• Experience conducting research interviews  
• Skills in REDCap or other software for data capture and organization 
• Experience with Atlas.ti, Dedoose or comparable qualitative analysis software 

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $48.09 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).   

 

 

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.