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Location

Seattle, WA | United States

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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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Boeckh lab, a busy, diverse, applied clinical research lab, is seeking a Lab Aide to assist with our work studying viral infections in immunocompromised populations, including COVID-19. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that clinical research specimens are acquired, processed and stored according to a wide variety of research protocols, forming the foundation of our research. The candidate will also help operate the Infectious Disease Sciences Biospecimen Repository, a valuable resource that includes more than 300,000 biospecimens spread across 20+ freezers that have been collected over a 40-year period. With interest and experience in our lab, the individual may assist with additional opportunities in research. This position offers exposure to faculty and staff across a broad range of careers in clinical research and is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future in clinical research or medicine. We encourage curiosity and collaboration, and are committed to a supportive culture of safety, trust and belonging that helps our team members achieve their personal and professional goals.

Ideal candidates will be available for 12-19 hours per week during the school year, with additional hours available in the summer up to full time. A reliable schedule with fixed hours each week (minimum of two days) is essential (can change by school term). Early evening/weekend hours are a possibility once training is complete.


Responsibilities

• Process specimens for research use according to a wide variety of protocols
• Maintain study and specimen tracking and inventory records
• Put together sampling kits and distribute to study sites/patients
• Review and improve inventory of existing biospecimen repository collections
• Locate and retrieve specimens in response to investigator requests
• General lab and equipment maintenance
• Assist with research projects as directed

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, with an interest in laboratory or clinical research and healthcare.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Access) and effective verbal and written communication skills are also desired.
• The ideal candidate will be skilled at organizing and prioritizing work in a high throughput setting, independent and highly motivated. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred candidates will be enrolled in a college program (university or community college).

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.00 to $25.45, 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 11 days per year).


Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.

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