Intermediate Lab Technician 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.

 

This role:

• Promotes and maintains effective and professional communication with patients, clients, co-workers, and Fred Hutch colleagues.
• Works efficiently to minimize patient wait times.
• Performs specimen processing and moderate complexity laboratory testing following prescribed training and SOPs complying with the laboratory QA/QC program.
• Is prompt for work and seeks support and guidance if needed regarding absenteeism.

This is a float position that will train at our South Lake Union campus and will be required to travel to all three community site locations. 

• South Lake Union campus, 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98109
• Fred Hutch at Evergreen Health, 12040 NE 128th St., Suite Silver 1600, Kirkland, WA 98034
• Fred Hutch Peninsula Clinic, 19917 Seventh Ave. NE, Suite 100, Poulsbo, WA 98370
• Fred Hutch at Overlake, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 250, Bellevue, WA 98004

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time, Monday-Friday. Shift times vary depending on location and rotation and can be any of the following:

• 6:30am – 3:00pm
• 7:30am – 4:00pm
• 9:00am – 5:30pm

• Handle biological specimens performing processing and clinical assays following the SOP.
• Operates analytical instruments. Performs maintenance, calibrations, and QC consulting a CLT/CT as needed.
• Under the supervision of a CLT/CT, releases results following the SOP.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role.

Required:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or physical science
• No previous experience required, clinical or research lab experience preferred, experience in a healthcare setting preferred

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.80 to $39.58 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

This position will be 1.0FTE/full-time, Monday-Friday. Shift times vary depending on location and rotation and can be any of the following:

• 6:30am – 3:00pm
• 7:30am – 4:00pm
• 9:00am – 5:30pm

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.