Study Assistant

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 Epidemiology Program in the Public Health Sciences Division of Fred Hutch is seeking a part-time (10-19 hours per week), temporary Study Assistant to assist with reorganization and inventory of research specimens.

The candidate should be able to work between 10 and 19 hours per week; flexible hours within reason can be chosen after the initial training period. Under supervision of the specimen coordinator and/or study manager, individual will work with other team members and independently to perform responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Assist with routine office and lab tasks including specimen inventory and organization and transferring racks of frozen research specimens from old freezers to new ones.
• Re-label, sort, and organize research materials and documentation.
• Assist with prepping materials for shipping.
• Electronic record keeping, data entry.
• Scanning and redacting electronic files.
• Address and problem-solve concerns.
• Communicate effectively with team.
• Work in various conditions such as freezers, coolers, storerooms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate
• Strong oral and written (English) communication and critical thinking skills.  
• Experience writing scientific reports and tables in Word.
• Ability to use build and manage Excel databases, including PivotTables.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.  
• Experience with electronic record keeping and transacting.  
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to push and pull wheeled objects.
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand, squat, bend down, and maneuver.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $29.54 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 13 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.