Shared Resources Specialist I - Biospecimen Processing and Biorepository

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Shared Resources Specialist I to provide lab support, process biospecimens, and assist with protocol development. You will maintain reagents, prepare nucleic acids, and coordinate study projects while learning to operate equipment and software.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or an equivalent mix of education and experience, with strong collaboration and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Associate degree and 1+ years of experience.
• GED/ High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new protocols and techniques.
• Ability to learn and operate specimen processing and repository equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research support for biospecimen processing and protocol development.
• Maintain reagents and supplies; prepare and quality-check nucleic acids.
• Coordinate study projects and learn new technical skills.
• Establish collaborative relationships with faculty and external users.
• Assist in equipment upkeep and maintenance; manage basic software.
• Assist in developing and modifying lab protocols and training materials.
• Document laboratory activities and support compliance and billing where needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Microbiology / Biochemistry

Associate degree + 1+ year experience

GED / High School Diploma + 3+ years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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 position hours are 9-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

Research Support

• Involves research support that is mainly SOP- directed,ensuring the Specialist develops a strong understanding of the fundamental science performed in BPB.
• Perform bench work as assigned including processing biospecimen from various sources for isolation and preservation of PBMC, plasma and others; DNA and RNA extraction from research samples such as whole blood, FFPE, and cell or tissue samples; m anipulation and quality control of nucleic acids.
• Prepares and maintains laboratory reagents and stocks.
• Will learn and perform new technical skills, such as processing protocol development and coordinate study projects.

Research Development

• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty and external users to identify scientific needs.

Equipment Oversight

• Perform basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Learn to coordinate and complete maintenance on some equipment and use relevant software.
• Potentially review and identify new equipment needs.
• Assist in supply management.

Training And Education

• Assist in developing and modifying lab protocols, training materials, and specimen handling guidelines for investigators.
• Learn to train users in sample preparation and submission and assist with experimental setup.
• May supervise work-study students, interns and lab aids.

Administrative Tasks

• Report or deliver results to users.
• Accurately document laboratory activities.
• Perform basic billing requirements.
• Provide regulatory and compliance support for this shared resource .
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope Of Responsibility

A Shared Resources Specialist I will communicate day-to-day lab needs to the supervisor or senior staff. This position has no responsibility for supervision of others. There is high oversight and training from the resource director and senior staff and partial interfacing with resource users.

Financial Responsibility

• This role does not have direct financial responsibility but will assist in billing and review of charge codes as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of education: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields; Or
• Associate degree and 1+ years of experience; Or
• GED/ High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new protocols and techniques.
• Ability to learn and operate all specimen processing and repository equipment. Previous experience in operation andmaintenance of relevant equipment.
• Understanding of the biosafety requirements related to biospecimen and lab environment.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented, shared resources lab environment.
• Experience with MS Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, One Drive, etc).
• Record keeping and database management.
• Full understanding of the biosafety requirements related to biospecimen and lab environment.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

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 [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.