Project Coordinator 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.

 

Reporting to the Stuart and Molly Sloan Precision Oncology Institute Scientific Program Manager, the Project Coordinator I will be responsible for coordinating clinical, research, and administrative activities in support of ongoing projects as part of the Sloan Precision Oncology Institute at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Projects will have a specific focus on precision oncology, including assisting in the management of the TakePART-NW (Patients And Research Together) research program, supporting ongoing genetics laboratory stewardship efforts to enhance access to germline and somatic testing for patients, and enabling research infrastructure for cancer related research.

 

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 position is 100% onsite at our Seattle location.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Carry-out moderately complex clinical research assignments and provide workstream support for new and ongoing Sloan Precision Oncology Institute initiatives including the TakePART-NW research program.
• Help ensure accurate participant records are maintained, input participant information into relevant databases (e.g.: Open Specimen), describe TakePART-NW to interested participants and ensure protocol specific activities are completed as outlined.
• Provide administrative support for Genetics Laboratory Stewardship Service initiatives aimed to increase access to clinical genetic testing for Fred Hutch patients.
• Assist in organizing meetings, taking minutes, and tracking action items for Genetics Laboratory Stewardship and Sloan Precision Oncology Institute initiatives.
• Develop, edit, and maintain project administrative materials including project dashboards.
• Assist Sloan Precision Oncology Institute team members in administrative tasks related to research symposia and precision oncology events.
• Develop and or/present metrics, status updates and escalations to senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and Sloan Precision Oncology Institute team.
• May coordinate the work of project team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and supporting clinical and research projects to develop optimized/precision approaches for preventing and treating human cancers. Special skills and knowledge will be applied in coordinating project operations, developing methods and materials, and in carrying-out complex clinical research project responsibilities. This position requires flexibility in a rapidly changing environment, attention to detail and strong communication skills. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (BA/BS). Work experience can be substituted for education.
• Minimum of three-years post-bachelor’s or one-year post master’s related project coordination experience in a research setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in Genomics.
• Experience working directly with patients.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.21 to $46.80 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, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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.