Shared Resources Specialist I - Clinical Research Specimen Processing

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Dental

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking an entry-level Shared Resources Specialist I – Clinical Research Specimen Processing to support investigators and process clinical research specimens in accordance with SOPs. The role emphasizes strict chain of custody and data integrity.

You will operate laboratory instrumentation, record data, and prepare charts and summaries, with opportunities to learn new techniques and contribute to ongoing research projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is required.
• Associate degree with 1+ year lab experience or GED with 3+ years.
• Willing to learn new protocols and adapt to biosafety standards.
• Experience with MS Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical research specimens processing per SOPs.
• Maintain chain of custody and accurate data records.
• Operate lab equipment and assist maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with investigators and external users.
• Assist in SOP development and staff training.
• Support administrative tasks and basic billing.
• Provide regulatory and compliance support.

Skills

GxP knowledge

MS Office suite

Documentation & record keeping

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Associate degree + 1+ years experience

GED/HS diploma + 3+ years experience

Tools

Specimen processing equipment

Biosafety awareness

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.

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.

Shared Resources Specialist I – Clinical Research Specimen Processing is responsible for supporting the needs of clinical investigators at Fred Hutch as users of the Clinical Research Specimen Processing shared resource (CRSP). This role involves assisting scientific researchers with handling and processing clinical research specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures while maintaining strict chain of custody. The Specialist will operate and maintain lab instrumentation, record and track specimen data, perform calculations, and prepare charts, graphs and summaries. This is an entry level position within the Shared Resources department with substantial room for growth.

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.

The routine shift will be Mon- Fri, 11am -7:30pm with a rotating closing shift requirement (once every 5-6 weeks), 1:30-10pm.

Responsibilities

• Research Support:
  • Involves research support that is mainly under the direction of the Supervisor or higher-level laboratory personnel.
  • Performs bench work as assigned including processing clinical research specimens (e.g., blood tissue, urine, etc.) for fractionation and preservation (e.g., plasma/serum, PBMC, slides, etc). Shipping processed specimens to central labs and collaborators.
  • Will learn and perform new technical skills.
• 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 SOPs, training materials, and specimen handling guidelines for investigators.
  • May supervise work-study students, interns and lab aides.
• Administrative tasks:
  • Reporting or delivering results to users
  • Accurately document laboratory activities and maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays.
  • Performing basic billing requirements.
• Regulatory and Compliance:
  • Provide regulatory and compliance support for this shared resource.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of education
• 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 equipment in accordance with biosafety standards.
• Basic understanding of GxP (e.g., GLP, GCP, GCLP, or GMP).
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment;
• Experience with MS Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, One Drive, etc);
• Capable of accurate record keeping and data entry.

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.

• 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)

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.