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Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Geoff Hill Lab, in Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Clinical Research Division, Program in Transplantation and Immunology, is recruiting a Staff or Senior Staff Scientist. The objective of the lab is to gain a better understanding of the fundamental mechanisms that initiate and maintain graft-versus host disease, graft-versus leukemia and pathogen-specific immunity after stem cell transplantation. The goal is to develop innovative immunological therapies that can be translated to the clinic in order to prevent GVHD and/or improve leukemia and pathogen-specific immunity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this highly-skilled laboratory scientist will include: designing, performing and analyzing experiments and troubleshooting technical issues and mentoring junior lab members. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals and oversee large programs that include collaborating laboratories.

Qualifications

Applicants should be highly-motivated scientists, with a MD or PhD degree in Immunology and four or more years of post-Ph.D. laboratory experience required. An ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of transplant and cancer immunology, and experience with technologies used in the lab, including mouse models, high parameter flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing. A track record of high impact publications and early success in grant applications is expected.

Required experience includes:

• Murine models of experimentation
• Cellular immunology, including flow cytometry
• RNA-sequencing

A successful candidate will also have:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and reliable record-keeping
• Ability to design and execute protocols, and work independently including experimental troubleshooting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with other lab members and productive interactions with collaborators

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

An Account Follow Up Representative is responsible for timely follow up with insurance companies on payments, denials and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Review work queues to prioritize account follow up activities (account/payment status, verify and update patient information).
• Timely identification of claim denials and appropriate handling of appeals
• Review insurance payments and all adjustments to determine patient responsibility
• Utilizes hospital billing system, payor websites and system interfaces to effectively manage accounts
• Investigate and resolve patient inquires forwarded from Customer Service
• Contact appropriate SCCA Departments to obtain information for account resolution
• Maintain current understanding of contracted payor agreements

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• A minimum of one year experience in a business setting. Experience in healthcare billing preferred.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, navigate computer programs, and use email in a business setting
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

An Account Follow Up Representative is responsible for timely follow up with insurance companies on payments, denials and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Review work queues to prioritize account follow up activities (account/payment status, verify and update patient information).
• Timely identification of claim denials and appropriate handling of appeals
• Review insurance payments and all adjustments to determine patient responsibility
• Utilizes hospital billing system, payor websites and system interfaces to effectively manage accounts
• Investigate and resolve patient inquires forwarded from Customer Service
• Contact appropriate SCCA Departments to obtain information for account resolution
• Maintain current understanding of contracted payor agreements

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, navigate computer programs, and use email in a business setting
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• A minimum of one year experience in a business setting.
• Experience in healthcare billing preferred

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible for compliance financial reporting to include the 990 Tax Return, monthly tax returns, the Medicare Cost Report and the Community Benefit activity. This position is also accountable for property tax exemptions and solicitation filing in addition to federal, state and private grant/donation reporting. The purpose of this position is to protect SCCA and its non-profit status and to exhibit ethical integrity and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Establish policies and practices for the SCCA community benefit assessment and report
• Establish policies and practices for SCCA donations ton include donations given to organizations, donations given to people and use of donations received
• Provide education on compliance costing and classification to assist in the development of information flow and reporting systems to support compliance activities
• Conduct compliance reporting tactical and strategic research to include position papers and presentations/education to the SCCA community. Research data must be summarized in a logical manner and incorporate specific SCCA impacts and recommendations
• Responsible for the timely data gathering, compilation and/or review (in conjunction with Senior Leadership) and filing of the following documents: Cost Report and related audits, 990 Tax Return and related audits, B&O Tax Return and related audits, Annual Report and related audits, Charitable solicitation reporting and related audits, Property Tax Exemptions and related audits, Non-Profit reporting and related audits, Federal grants and compliance reporting and related audits, and Survey responses as required
• Establishing policies and procedures in compliance and education the SCCA community on their roles and means to support compliance
• Supervise and mentor the Senior Regulatory Reporting Accountant to include staff recruitment, individual development, training and team building
• Workload balance among reporting staff and work with staff to initiate efficiencies and growth

Qualifications

Required:

• College degree
• Washington State CPA
• Minimum 6 years progressively complex general ledger accounting experience; healthcare experience required
• Demonstrated capabilities of progressive management experience to include staff mentoring and cultivating a collaborative, innovative and positive work environment
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Ability to foster a department culture that embraces management and process transparency and constructive dialogue to understand processes and roles with the group
• Ability to participate in cross functional groups to build better transaction workflows and data streams that support financial reporting and efficiency

Preferred:

• Proven Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and Access
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with PeopleSoft

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Institutional Review Office (IRO) Admin Assistant II is a full-time, permanent position providing general administrative support to the IRO Director.  The IRO Admin Assistant II is also responsible for supporting the IRO Director with verifying human subjects research and animal welfare research approval using the Funding Verification and Activation Form (FVAF). Job components include repeated, high-volume, detailed administrative support; exceptional familiarity with MS Office; special tasks as necessary to support the staff and functions of the IRO.  This position demands:

1. the ability to work independently yet as part of a team;
2. a service orientation both within Fred Hutch and in terms of the larger research community; and
3. commitment to meeting regulatory requirements and carefully documenting the processes for doing so.

Responsibilities

General Duties Required to Support the IRO Director:

• Provide Administrative Support to the IRO Director and oversee the day to day schedule of the IRO Director
• Work closely with, and in support of, the Chairs by serving as the coordinator and recording secretary for IRO subcommittees
  • Consult with the IRO Director on preparation of the agenda for subcommittee meetings
  • Draft meeting minutes for subcommittee meetings
  • Follow-up on all IRO subcommittee action items in a timely manner
• Support the IRO Director in fulfilling all responsibilities as defined in the Office of Director Policy on Human Research Protection Program
• Route correspondence relating to IRB compliance issues that require reporting to outside agencies
• Assist the IRO Director and other IRO staff, when needed, with scheduling; expense reports / travel; conference management
• Prepare presentations as required by the IRO Director

Verification of Funding and IRB/IACUC Approvals:

• Confirm all funding source documents (FSDs) awarded have valid approval dates for human and animal research protocols
• Provide IRB/IACUC Certification Letters as requested by the Fred Hutch Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) or Funding Agencies and Sponsors

General IRO duties:

• Coordinate outside visitors to the Fred Hutch IRO (e.g., WIRB Fellows, UW Students, and other International visitors)
• Answer and route incoming calls
• Take minutes at all staff meetings
• Provide other needed support, as delegated by the IRO Director
• Provide backup support for the IRB Reliance Coordinator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years administrative experience in legal or research office setting or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Proficiency in word processing and previous experience with MS Office programs (especially Word, Access, Excel) required.
• Familiarity with legal and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. 

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of administrative functions for a Computational Biology Program under the direction of the Program Operations Director. The Administrative Coordinator works under general direction to administer Center and Computational Biology Program policies and procedures within existing framework. The Administrative Coordinator has responsibility and accountability for major administrative components of the Computational Biology Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Operations Director and staff with the development, implementation and administration of Center and Program policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison with Center staff and outside individuals/organizations, answering questions and resolving problems with regard to the administration of the Computational Biology Program.
• Perform various administrative and operational responsibilities including scheduling meetings, conferences and seminars, reconciling procards, composing memos, updating program website, maintaining supply room inventory and ensuring shared equipment (printers, copiers, fax, etc.) are running smoothly.
• Coordinate various HR related functions such as the on- & off-boarding processes for personnel, visitors and consultants.
• Coordinate communications and logistics for various program meetings and events (faculty meetings, seminar series, faculty retreats, etc.).
• Coordinate all aspects of travel for program personnel, including flight, hotel, ground transportation and reimbursements.
• Assist in maintaining faculty documents (CVs, Biosketches, Bibliographies, etc.).
• Assist the Program Operations Director and Investigators with special projects as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years (Admin Coord I) or 5 years (Admin Coord II) of progressively complex administrative experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe.
• Ability to source data from systems and generate customized reports
• Experience in event coordination (planning, organizing, and prioritizing your work as well as that of others)
• Ability to tailor communications to specific audiences
• Ability to navigate complex internal systems and departments
• Basic budgetary knowledge (ability to reconcile, manage, report budget information, etc.)

Preferred

• BA/BS and 3+ years of experience in research administration (including financial management)
• Experience in on-boarding and off-boarding
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines such as IRB, IACUC, MUA
• Knowledge of Fred Hutch funding rules and policies

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. The Center’s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division (VIDD) works to eliminate or minimize the impact of globally significant infectious diseases. Within VIDD is the Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention (SCHARP), which provides statistical support and data management to researchers worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS with active studies in the U.S., Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking an Administrative Coordinator II. The Administrative Coordinator II position resides in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) of Fred Hutch and is responsible for providing general administrative services in support of the staff within the Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP). This position reports to the BBE-SCHARP Administrative Manager.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide Director of SCHARP and the SCHARP Senior Management Team support
  • Scheduling
  • Arranging travel
  • Meeting support
  • Credit card reconciliation
• Provide SCHARP Program-level administrative services
  • Respond to employee administrative requests
  • General office maintenance and support
  • Submit work orders and purchasing requests
  • Maintain shared files, inventories, and other organizational documents
  • Maintain SCHARP webpage and SharePoint sites
  • Answer the main phone line and triage calls as appropriate
• Assist with Human Resources activities
  • Coordinate on-boarding and orientation activities
  • Generate and track: HR action forms, requests for new hires and affiliates
  • Maintain HR reports and databases, job descriptions and org charts
• Support staff attendance at conferences and trainings
  • Assist with registration, related travel and reimbursements
  • Obtain required approvals and necessary travel documents
  • Maintain record of approvals
  • Reconcile expenses, track and report against budget
• Meeting and Event Coordination and Support
  • Maintain budget, and track and report on spending
• Assist SCHARP, BBE Admin, and faculty with special projects, as needed
• Perform backup to Administrative Services staff and other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years related experience in an office environment
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Outstanding customer service and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to anticipate upcoming needs and provide outstanding customer service
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, and to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners
• Consistent, dedicated, versatile and able to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to respond quickly to new instructions, situations, methods and procedures with a calm and professional demeanor. Willing to ask questions when a task is not fully clear.
• Takes initiative and able to exercise independent judgment in effectively carrying out routine responsibilities within defined policies and procedures. Shows good judgment in interpreting guidelines and in when to seek support
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team. Team player with an optimistic attitude, contributes to healthy team morale, shares responsibility and recognition for work
• A desire to contribute to building an organizational culture grounded in community, mutual respect and support, inclusiveness and continual growth and learning

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

As a program within the Biostatistics Program in the Public Health Sciences Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Comprehensive Center for the Advancement of Scientific Strategies (COMPASS) has been directing multi-center studies in public health research for over 30 years.

Our Mission: COMPASS promotes scientific excellence in research aimed at eliminating cancer and other diseases of public health importance by providing state-of-the-art study coordination, communication and statistical analysis services to scientific investigators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all submissions and query responses in a timely manner to the Institutional Review Office (IRO), other external committee as appropriate (e.g. radiation safety review) to assure the protection of human subjects in research, including but not limited to: Initial Application, Modification, Continuing Review, Safety Reports, non-compliance, Confidentiality Agreement.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documents: Investigator 1572 forms, Financial Disclosure Forms, CVS, Medical licenses, Monitoring reports.
• Manage the protocol activation process and track the required documents and activities needed for protocol activation. Perform review of documents for completeness and accuracy. Distribute approved documents to study team to communicate that the study/activity is approved, in a timely manner.
• Ensure that IRB reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure that research staff have met the standard training requirements regarding Human Subjects and GCP trainings as well as documenting completion of study specific training.
• Develop and provide ongoing regulatory-related education and training for investigators and research team members. Work with study team to implement study specific training (e.g. protocol amendment training).  Stay abreast of new impact or areas of knowledge and regulatory changes and disseminate this knowledge to the study staff, investigators and operations team.
• Work with Fred Hutch Office of Business Develop-Strategy, as well as the collaborating organization(s) to prepare data and material transfer and use agreements (DMTUA) between international and domestic sites.
• Update and manage the regulatory tracking and archive systems (e.g. SharePoint, OneDrive, OnCore). Perform periodic QA/QC to ensure that the information added is accurate and complete.
• Perform internal audits and QA checks on regulatory documents.
• Respond to queries with sponsors, regulatory committees, and staff in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance to investigators and staff to ensure the study is being conducted as outlined in the latest institutional review board (IRB) approved protocol.
• Work with manager and leadership to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate and manage the regulatory documents from each participating site for studies where Fred Hutch serves as the IRB of record. For sites where Fred Hutch is not the IRB of record, track sites’ annual continuing reviews and alert sites to upcoming expirations to prevent lapses from occurring.
• Be responsible for archiving regulatory documents/records, ensuring that all files are prepared for off-site storage in accordance with FDA, other applicable regulatory guidelines and program SOP.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years in the cancer research field.
• Training in Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice

Desired Qualifications

• CIP certified (certified IRB professional)

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The SCCA Administrative Fellowship Program offers early careerists an opportunity to develop their leadership style and to use their skills and competencies at one of the top 10 cancer programs in the nation, and the top ranked cancer hospital in the WWAMIO region. The fellow will be placed in Service Line Management, the strategy and business development arm of the institution, giving the fellow exposure across the care continuum and experience with executive and clinical leadership. Project-based in nature, the fellowship enables the fellow and the designated preceptor to determine the appropriate project portfolio through a concentration option that ensures a learning environment and the ability to translate academic theory into practice. The program is one year in length and aims to identify and grow promising candidates for future leadership positions.

Applications will be accepted from Aug. 1 through September 30th.

Learn more about the Administrative Fellowship at SCCA's website.

Responsibilities

The fellowship offers a rotation-based experience with projects geared towards the fellow’s interests and needs of the enterprise. This structure aims to provide a well-rounded understanding of the organization and disease-specific programs. Service line exposure may include Blood and Marrow Transplant, Breast, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Head and Neck, Immunotherapy, Heme/Heme Malignancies, Melanoma/Skin, Phase I, Renal, Sarcoma and Thoracic Programs.

As the Service Line Manager role spans organizations and departments, the fellowship offers an opportunity to work on initiatives cross-institutional and cross-departmental in nature. The fellow is exposed to different managerial and leadership styles, helping to promote development and understanding of their own personal style.

Qualifications

Education
Applicants must have received or be expected to receive an MHA, MPH, MBA or similar master’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited graduate program prior to expected start date.

Skills & Qualifications

• Health care experience (preferably within a health care system)
• Strong academic record
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Ability to be flexible, intuitive and inventive
• Self-motivated and team oriented
• Conducts self in a professional manner
• A keen desire to learn and grow as a leader in healthcare.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

This position will be responsible for managing academic faculty and scientific staff appointments and promotions, and related faculty affairs for the Clinical Research Division (CRD), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In conjunction with CRD and Fred Hutch Leadership, coordinate external faculty searches, appointment processes for faculty, and assist with faculty reviews. This position will also steward faculty promotions, including scientific staff appointments and promotions, in cooperation with related faculty affairs staff in the UW Division of Medical Oncology, for those concurrent appointments and promotion processes for all CRD faculty with joint appointments. This position will report to the Practice Plan Administrator and work in close collaboration with the Division Director, Associate Division Director and Senior Operations Director.

Responsibilities

• Implement faculty guidelines, rules, policies, and procedures consistent with Fred Hutch policies and in collaboration with other Fred Hutch departments and partners.
• Plan annual, midterm, and 5-year faculty reviews according to review calendar and timelines in partnership with CRD Directors Office Administrative Manager. Provide direction to faculty for preparation of required materials.
• Administer faculty promotions. Advise and support promotion committees; manage review process from initiation to final approval; provide direction to candidate on required materials; serve as liaison to other division(s) and the University of Washington, where applicable.
• Support CRD A&P Committee. Work with leadership to develop monthly agenda, document meetings, follow up on action items, process scientific staff appointments.
• Support faculty recruitment process. Advise and support search committees; serve as liaison with University of Washington, interact with HR on advertisement placements logistics; manage applicant materials; plan candidate visits as applicable; monitor recruitment committee activities and follow up on needed actions.
• Coordinate faculty development and mentoring programs as directed.
• Ensure that faculty CVs are current in relation to Research Administration guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic, clinical, or scientific environment preferred

Professional Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and systems
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, sound judgment, and fine attention to detail
• Manage and rank multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment while operating under strict time constraints
• Impeccable record keeping, filing and organizational skills
• Ability to manage relationships effectively and build collaborative bridges
• Ability to learn and follow policies and procedures
• Ability to draft clear written instructions and business memos
• Highly developed project coordination skills
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated
• Motivated by challenge to solve problems and positively affect systems and people

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is an AAPA CHLM Employer of Excellence. We offer great generous benefits, including relocation and tuition reimbursement.

The ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management of Breast Oncology patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. They follow patients during their chemotherapy and provide medical supportive care, as well as surveillance after completion of treatment. This position also provides opportunities for autonomous practice within the Women’s Wellness Follow-up Clinic, a long- term survivor and high risk clinic. The ARNP/PA-C assesses and manages basic health needs of patients, addresses treatment toxicities, performs procedures, monitors for cancer progression or recurrence, and consults with professional peers as needed. They work collaboratively with the treatment team to coordinate care of their patients. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is an AAPA CHLM Employer of Excellence.

The ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management of multiple service lines of adult oncology patients at SCCA. They follow patients during their chemotherapy and provide medical supportive care, as well as surveillance after completion of treatment. The Float ARNP/PA-C may work on a variety of oncology teams to assess and manage basic health needs of patients, address treatment toxicities, perform procedures, monitor for cancer progression or recurrence, and consult with professional peers as needed. They work collaboratively with the treatment team to coordinate care of their patients. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and problem-focused H & P’s
• Evaluates and manages on-treatment and post-treatment side effects, as well as long-term surveillance and survivorship issues.
• Performs procedures according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice
• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines and services to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care.
• Participates in the conduct of cancer clinical research
• Provides patient, caregiver, and peer education
• Communicates effectively with inpatient and outpatient teams
• Participates in patient rounds, conferences and committees
• Active member of the SCCA Rapid Response/Code Team

Qualifications

• Three years of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology required.
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude is a must
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required
• Washington state & DEA licensure required
• ACLS required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• EMR experience required; prefer experience with CPOE

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is an AAPA CHLM Employer of Excellence. We offer great generous benefits, including relocation and tuition reimbursement.

The ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management of Heme/Heme Malignancy patients (primarily acute leukemias) at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. They follow patients during their chemotherapy and provide medical supportive care, as well as surveillance after completion of treatment. The ARNP/PA-C assesses and manages basic health needs of patients, addresses treatment toxicities, performs procedures, monitors for cancer progression or recurrence, and consults with professional peers as needed. They work collaboratively with the treatment team to coordinate care of their patients. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and problem-focused H & P’s

• Evaluates and manages on-treatment and post-treatment side effects, as well as long-term surveillance and survivorship issues.

• Performs procedures (bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture with intrathecal chemotherapy, etc.) according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice

• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines and services to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care.

• Participates in the conduct of cancer clinical research

• Provides patient, caregiver, and peer education

• Communicates effectively with inpatient and outpatient teams

• Participates in patient rounds, conferences and committees

• Active member of the SCCA Rapid Response/Code Team

Qualifications

• 1 year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude is a must! Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Washington state & DEA licensure required.
• ACLS required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• EMR experience required; prefer experience with CPOE

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is an AAPA CHLM Employer of Excellence. We offer great generous benefits, including relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• First line patient and family assessment for palliative care consults
• Perform or facilitate follow up visits for palliative care patients as appropriate to facilitate coordination and continuity of care.
• Evaluates the physical and psychological state of the Palliative patient. Provides support to patients by participating in patient and/or family teaching, counseling and rehabilitation as well as referring patients to community agencies to promote optimal adjustment and functioning.
• Provide services related to palliative care and end of life care. 
• Collaborates and consults with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of care. 
• Facilitate continuity of communication and coordination of care with community providers
• Arrange palliative care consultation meeting with attending and other palliative care staff in collaboration with treating medical team.
• Provide education and support for nursing and other clinical staff regarding Palliative Care.
• Education of Fellows, Attendings, and Advanced Practice Providers through informal consults, especially regarding pain and symptom management
• Teach and mentor new ARNP or PA-C staff  & PA and/or NP students
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Palliative Care; Medical Oncology experience desired.
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude is a must! Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• EMR experience required; prefer experience with CPOE

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

We offer great generous benefits, including relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

The pediatric advanced practice provider (APP) provides care for pediatric blood and marrow transplant patients in both inpatient and outpatient setting under the supervision of the attending physician. The APP is responsible for the primary care of the patient to include assessment, triage and management of the transplant patient as part of a collaborative transplant team. Responsibilities include obtain medical history, perform physical examinations, review and order diagnostic studies, radiographs and prescribe treatments. APPs provide follow-up care of bone marrow donors under the supervision of attending physician. PALS certification is required for this position within 3 months of hiring date.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant  or Nurse Practitioner program (appropriate for care of Pediatric patients)
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Washington
• Have National Certification as appropriate for profession
• DEA licensure required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required. 
• EMR based computer skills and experience with CPOE preferred
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude is a must!  Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Must enjoy long-term relationships with patients undergoing intense therapy. 
• Pediatrics, Oncology or BMT experience preferred.

Please include a cover letter when applying for this job that includes your specific interest in the Advanced Practice Provider position and working for Fred Hutch(either as an additional attachment on your profile or merged into the file that contains your resume). 

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

We offer great generous benefits, including relocation and tuition reimbursement.

The clinical component of the Survivorship Program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) provides comprehensive clinical evaluations for cancer survivors through the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Survivorship Clinic. The overall mission of the Survivorship Program is to advance the science of the field of survivorship in order to improve the lives of survivors, empowering them through education and advocacy, and disseminating knowledge regarding the unique needs of survivors to health care providers and the community.

Cancer and its treatment can result in some potentially long-lasting or late-onset effects. The Survivorship Clinic addresses various problems cancer survivors may face after therapy ends. These include pain, fatigue, fear of recurrence, living with uncertainty, neuropathy, lymphedema, bone loss, sexual dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, memory issues, and future cancer risk. As part of the Survivorship Clinic, patients are given a thorough medical screening and health evaluation to assess late complications from treatment and to develop a plan to support their future health. During their appointment, survivors are provided with a cancer Treatment Summary and Survivorship Care Plan that summarizes all of the cancer treatment they received, outlines possible late and long term effects they may experience as a result of their treamtment, and includes both screening recommendations and instruction in healthy behaviors to aid in maintaining the overall long-term health of the survivor. The Survivorship Clinic staff communicates the information contained in the Survivorship Care Plan with any other healthcare providers involved in the survivor’s care. The Survivorship Clinic also evaluates current concerns and issues related to the survivor’s cancer history and which often includes connecting or referring them to specialists or resources in their community. The overall goal is to help survivors optimize their health in the years following their cancer treatment.

The Survivorship Clinic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will be responsible for provision of clinical care and patient education for adult survivors of pediatric cancers or for survivors diagnosed in adulthood. They will work with a comprehensive team including the program director and co-director, the program nurse coordinator, and the program manager toward the goal of extending survivorship services to all oncology patients, regardless of age, place or type of treatment. S/he will collaborate with other providers within the Survivorship Clinic, within other SCCA oncology discipline clinics, and also with physicians and other health care professionals to define best practices of care, develop comprehensive survivorship care guidelines, and establish referral networks internal and external to the SCCA.

The Survivorship Clinic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will report to the program director and to the SCCA nurse practitioner/physician assistant supervisor(s) and will work independently in performing daily responsibilities, as appropriate for scope of practice. The Survivorship Clinic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will work with the program director, co-director and the program manager on other duties as assigned related to overall Survivorship Program growth and development as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive onsite evaluations for cancer survivors including:

• Review of diagnosis, treatment, acute and chronic complications and co-morbidities
• Risk-adapted history and physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Psychosocial and functional needs assessment
• Referral to appropriate subspecialties and services
• Preparation of treatment summary or review of treatment summary developed by survivorship RN, including guidelines and recommendations for follow-up
• Patient education
• Provide written (and oral when necessary) communication of survivors evaluation back to referring provider and/or primary care provider

Other Duties as assigned by program director or program manager:

• Participate in program outreach activities (e.g. local or regional presentations regarding survivorship, or the survivorship program survivor education conferences, and other related activities), including off-hours as necessary
• Participate in program development activities (e.g. visits to internal or off-site clinics or hospitals, and other related activities, development of standard of care guidelines)
• Develop educational materials for survivors (e.g. Survivor notebook, health links, etc.)
• Create, review and maintain accuracy and completeness of survivorship database care plan recommendations

Professional Conduct

Employees within the Survivorship Program are expected to maintain high standards of professionalism in their interactions with patients, referring providers and other team members. Professional conduct includes:

• Fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients, families, staff, referring physicians and other visitors.
• Actively promotes positive working relationships within survivorship team and all SCCA, Fred Hutch and UW Medical Center staff to create an affirming work environment.
• Is flexible and positive in accepting other duties or projects as assigned by the program director or program manager.
• Identifies and reports barriers to clinical and departmental effectiveness and facilitates/ suggests effective problem solving.
• Seeks positive resolution of interpersonal conflicts though self-awareness, mutual respect and skillful communication.
• Is aware of and follows policy and procedures regarding infection control, health, safety and security.
• Adheres to survivorship team and Fred Hutch, SCCA and departmental personnel policies including attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping standards.
• Supports Fred Hutch and the SCCA in its efforts to fulfill its mission.

Qualifications

• Accreditation and current license as an ARNP, PA or PA-C in the state of Washington
• Minimum of two years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience
• Experience working in a clinic or research setting preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Oncology and/or BMT experience preferred
• Must be available to work some evening hours

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Equipment Preparer Lead is responsible for assisting the Animal Technician Supervisor in oversight of the quality of work in the cage wash facility. The Equipment Preparer Lead organizes the processing of the rodent facilities’ soiled equipment and preparation of items for use. The Equipment Preparer Lead performs and provides direction for general custodial care for areas within the facility, oversees equipment maintenance, and assists with inventory assessment checks for caging supply.

The Equipment Preparer Lead is classified as essential personnel and, as such, is required to work with minimal amount of absences and during all Center closures except in the event of a major disaster when access to animal housing and use facilities is prohibited by governmental emergency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and prepares items for the equipment washers, including removal of soiled bedding, sorting of items into similar batches, soaking designated items and scrubbing items that are especially soiled
• In conjunction with the Associate Supervisor, assign duties to preparation staff, set priorities, plan schedules, and insure sanitation and safety procedures are in compliance with established procedures
• Train technician staff in policies and procedures
• Identify improved methods of facility upkeep in regards to hygiene and efficiency of operations
• Maintain open communication with the Associate Supervisor, notifying the Supervisor of any issues that need to be addressed
• Delegate and/or participate in completing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping and garbage removal
• Maintain housekeeping, inventory and equipment records
• Assist Supervisor in interviewing and selecting Animal Equipment Preparer applicants
• Assist Supervisor in monitoring all facilities to ensure compliance with standards and update or compose new SOP’s as needed
• Help to coordinate work assignments and preparations for facilities inspections; lead tours of facilities as requested
• Have a working knowledge of all PPE policies and procedures throughout the small animal vivarium
• Ensure appropriate mixing and use of all cleaning solutions
• Direct the operation of equipment washers, automatic water bottle filling systems and autoclaves
• Perform environmental control tests to insure proper function. Review and maintain records of test results as indicated by the supervisor. Perform preventive maintenance tasks on all equipment maintained within or processed through the cage wash operation.
• Ensure that clean equipment has been processed correctly and shows no sign of residual waste material or other types of contamination. Record and remove from service all equipment damaged or deemed inappropriate for use.
• Organize the transfer of bagged animal carcasses to storage areas for pick-up
• Formulate the water bottle filling station acidification solutions using proper concentration of hydrochloric acid stock material. Ensure that the proper PPE and safety precautions are used during this process.
• Prepare the equipment allotment schedule, ensuring that the set up carts of clean animal caging and water bottles for the animal technicians is correct and ready for use
• Participate in material management inventory control, notifying the supervisor or designated purchaser of items that need to be ordered
• Provide input and work with the Associate Supervisor on employee evaluations
• May participate in the transportation of animals or materials between facilities
• Attend and participate in assigned training classes
• Work weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage other staff as needed
• Good verbal and written communication skills including ability to prepare written reports and follow written and verbal instructions
• Good computer skills
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis and sustained physical activities such as bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, and remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, and eye protection

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as an Animal Equipment Preparer (cagewash) or equivalent
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification
• Maintenance of a valid Washington State Driver’s License and good driving record

Overview

**Please note that this requisition is for an upcoming opportunity which we are proactively seeking interested candidates**

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Animal Technician I-III performs routine rodent husbandry, custodial care for the rodent areas, and processes equipment. The Technician I-III position is overseen by the Animal Technician Lead and is a direct report to the Animal Technician Manager.  This is considered an entry level position for individuals with no prior experience in laboratory animal care procedures or skilled individuals who are transitioning from other animal care positions. The position of tech I-III will be determined depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn to and become proficient in providing care for all small animal species on a daily basis in accordance with standard operating procedures. Learn to evaluate animals’ general health, report abnormalities to the small animal veterinary technologist or veterinarian for veterinary evaluation. Learn to perform preventive animal health care duties and administer treatments as prescribed.
• Learn to and become proficient in providing feed to animals according to prescribed SOPs and insure that animals have fresh water at all times.
• Learn to and become proficient in changing animal housing according to schedule by transferring animals to clean housing and transporting soiled housing and accessories to the wash area.
• Learn to and become proficient in performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and equipment washing in animal housing areas and surrounding premises.
• Learn to and become proficient in maintaining accurate records of animal identification, veterinary treatments, animal census, facility housekeeping, and room parameters (e.g. daily temperature high and low).
• Learn to and become proficient in effectively communicating with research staff regarding the status of their animals through verbal, written, or electronic means.
• Learn to and become proficient in using and maintaining animal housing IVC systems and hoods, including routine cleaning, checking air flow gauges, attaching and removing blower units, securing hoses, and relocating racks to the cage wash facility for sanitizing.
• Learn to and become proficient in PPE policies and procedures throughout the small animal vivarium.
• Learn to and become proficient in appropriately mix and use of all cleaning solutions according to established SOPs and/or manufacturers’ instructions.
• Learn to and become proficient in operation of equipment washers, automatic water bottle filling systems and autoclaves under supervision.
• Learn to and become proficient in material management inventory control, notifying the supervisor or designated technicians of items that need to be ordered.
• Attend and participate in assigned training classes.
• May transport or assist in transport of animals, supplies or equipment between facilities or may assist in such activities.
• Work on call, weekend, evening, or holiday shifts as needed or as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions that are presented in English.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis and sustained physical activities such as bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, and remain standing for long periods of time.  
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, face mask, and eye protection.

Desired Qualifications

• Science and animal husbandry background. 

**Please note that this requisition is for an upcoming opportunity which we are proactively seeking interested candidates**

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Application Support Engineer will be responsible for the deployment, administration, issue management and vendor management of a variety of purchased and custom built applications in support of CIT, partners and stakeholders. Under direct supervision, the Application Support Engineer II is expected to contribute to the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of applications that support core organizational functions (finance, et al); and complete routine assignments and/or project tasks. The Application Support Engineer II works closely with peers to provide application support for issues, is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, supporting, upgrading and optimizing applications to help identify, resolve, and communicate issues and resolution, assisting in the implementation of project requirements. The engineer works closely with vendors to escalate issues as needed, to ensure successful communication to stakeholders and resolution.

The Application Support Engineer reports to the IT Service Delivery Manager for SaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and assists in developing, implementing and monitoring standards or best practices that will streamline application reliability across the applications supported
• Responsible for communicating with end-users and stakeholders with timely updates
• Engaging and escalating to vendor of application as applicable; continuous monitoring and communication of this process as needed
• Experience tracking and resolving issues in enterprise ticketing systems
• Ability to create and document root cause analysis for supported applications and platforms
• Assists in researching and implementing enhancements that optimize and streamline the application functionality to meet business requirements
• Builds partnerships and works closely with stakeholders on projects, owns project tasks and assists with technical requirements
• Manages, analyzes and tracks issues/ technical problems, including diagnosis and root cause analysis, then move quickly to resolve issues, escalating as necessary
• Knows and understands when to expedite, escalate, engage and redirect issues and situations to other resources/departments
• Is able to be flexible and adapt to the rapidly changing needs of operations, technologies, teams and the organization
• Create and completes documentation on time and accurately
• Respectfully addresses situations or communicates decisions to assure customer concerns or needs are met. Demonstrates professionalism with customers and vendors

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• BA/BS Computer Science or related field or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years’ experience successfully working in an application support role, system administration or engineer role in a complex environment
• Strong analytical skills; ability to solve moderate problems
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on experience upgrading, deploying and maintaining complex, custom, multi-tiered applications
• Experience troubleshooting application functionality and performance problems
• Experience configuring and supporting SaaS Applications
• Ability to document complex applications and systems
• Hands-on experience in ticketing systems

Preferred qualifications

• Application support in a healthcare and/or medical research environment
• Issue resolution, escalation and vendor coordination experience
• Experience building and supporting APIs
• Light coding/scripting skills

Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) and Immunotherapy (IMTX) Programs

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Member/Assistant Professor or Associate Member/Associate Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience, in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine at the UW. This position has an annual service period of 12 months [July 1-June 30].  The Fred Hutch, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch and the UW provide a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. The Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s, is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. The selected individual for the advertised position is expected to enhance our clinical care and clinical research programs in hematopoietic cell transplantation and immunotherapy. All clinical research interests will be considered however, there is a particular interest in applicants with demonstrated experience in the field of immunotherapy. Applicants with extensive research experience will also be considered. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Anticipated start date January 2, 2019

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) invite exceptional candidates to apply for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Member/Assistant Professor or Associate Member/Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience, in the Clinician-Scholar pathway in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and in the Department of Pathology at UW without tenure due to funding (WOT). Fred Hutch, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch provides a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington, Seattle Childrens Hospital, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

The selected individual is expected to enhance our clinical care and clinical research programs in anatomic pathology, with particular focus in hematopoietic cell transplantation and immunotherapy.  Based on qualifications, this position could entail a leadership role. We offer access to a highly collaborative and diverse research environment, modern laboratory space and state-of-the-art core facilities.  Research is a core priority at the Hutch and successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active clinical research interest, as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications.  The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch with secondary appointment with the Department of Pathology at the University of Washington.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time laboratory-based faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Member, and Assistant/Associate Professor level WOT (without tenure due to funding), on the Physician/Scientist pathway in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch and the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics at the UW. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch and the UW provide a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. Fred Hutch in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children's, is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

The goal is to recruit a prominent scientist/thought leader and translational researcher in the field of pediatric malignancy, with solid malignancies a priority. The successful candidate has an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD, ad is expected to engage in active laboratory and clinical research related to the molecular pathogenesis, genomics/epigenomics, intracellular signaling pathways, or targeted translational therapeutics of neoplasms common in children. Physician faculty member would also participate in the care of patients with pediatric malignancies either in oncology or stem cell transplant service. Candidates must demonstrate a track-record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, as well as independent research funding or competitive funding potential.

The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. Applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) and US Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (for physician candidates). Physician candidates, in order to be eligible for sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Fred Hutch and University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, and a letter summarizing research goals and career plans to Dr. Soheil Meshinchi at smeshinc@fredhutch.org.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers. Both institutions are dedicated to building culturally diverse faculties and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Responsible for overseeing strategic and programmatic development across all sites of the SCCA Community Oncology Program to ensure patients receive the most effective, efficient, safest and highest value service across all sites of SCCA care and that community sites are to achieve performance on expected growth, patient access, financial stewardship and program development. The Associate Director of Community Oncology Service Line collaborates with community oncology leadership (Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Business Operations, Assistant Medical Director), analytics, quality, disease team service lines and leaders at SCCA community partner sites to align and achieve these objectives.

Responsibilities

People

• Develops and maintains a culture that fosters an inclusive workplace

Service

• Monitor market conditions and trends that impact the practice of community oncology and of community-academic oncology partnerships. These trends include scientific breakthroughs, technological and other innovations and regulatory changes.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic planning for the community oncology program that supports the overall mission and priorities of SCCA.
• Gain deep understanding of the current state and capabilities of the community oncology program and local, regional and national competitors.
• Gain deep understanding of practice standards, resource needs and productivity output for the community sites.
• Identify critical gaps or new innovative offerings to assure that the care and services offered position the community oncology program for success.
• Develop growth initiatives, access proposals and programmatic improvement efforts across the community sites.
• Analyze, interpret, display, and communicate performance metrics to administrative and clinician leaders particularly in the areas of growth, access, and operational activity volumes.
• Works closely with Outreach and Marketing teams to implement and monitor key components of the referral process and referring provider relationships.
• Responsible for communicating clearly and regularly with SCCA community leadership, community physicians, disease service line leadership and community site leadership and physicians to create alignment across sites and disease programs for programmatic development and access. 

Financial

• Understands the community oncology operational budget
• Exercises fiscal responsibility in decision making 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in health care leadership role
• Emotional intelligence
• Basic understanding of budgets, business planning and work unit operations
• Ability to understand data and how best to use it to establish baseline/current state and make decisions to affect change.
• Critical Thinking – ability to synthesize a large amount of information, anticipate needs and draw accurate conclusions.
• Problem Solving – ability to grasp details of a situation quickly and convert thinking from listening & learning to volunteering and facilitating solutions.
• Systems Thinking – ability to understand interdependencies and how decisions impact complex systems
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, in writing or through other visual forms in a clear concise and professional manner
• Presentation skills that effectively convey complex information in a way that engages administrative and clinical leaders and provides a basis for understanding and decision-making.
• Ability to facilitate diverse groups to achieve common understanding, consensus and decision-making.
• Ability to work vertically and horizontally with people of various educational, professional, and organizational differences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business, or related field
• Oncology experience
• Experience with process improvement methodologies
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic or community health care setting including experience leading teams, onboarding new sites of practice and integrating patient care across multiple organizations.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position provides direction and management of the Imaging, Procedure Suite and Pulmonary Function departments in partnership with the Administrative and Medical Directors and, as such, directly supervises the Managers for these departments. This position requires strong leadership and mature judgement to ensure high standards that comply with all regulatory requirements while promoting clinical excellence. Areas of focus vary based on organizational need and prioritization:

• Assists in integrating strategies of process improvement into maximizing efficiency of resources while assuring patient care is safe, efficient and effective.
• Oversight for the direction, development and operationalization of business systems and processes that support the operations.
• Daily Management Systems and other operational duties as assigned.
• With key partners and managers to develop and implement operational plan to meet patient service levels, quality and patient satisfaction goals.
• Performs gap analysis of current state.
• Directs a dynamic team of leaders, both management and line staff; empowering them to become CPI leaders and make service to our priority.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate an annual and ongoing strategic planning process develop annual goals and operational plans.
• Development of new programs in partnership with Medical Directors & Managers.
• Provides oversight for the development of budgets in assigned areas.
• Ensure SCCA has the latest industry standard with regard to quality, technology and workflow processes for patient experience for patient care and delivery.
• Evaluates and implements new or improved infrastructure to maintain imaging functions, adoption of new technology and/or new diagnostic/therapeutic tests or procedures.
• Coordinates inter-institutional projects with other departments {UW Medical Center, HMC, Seattle Children's Hospital)
• Works with managers to mentor supervisors and leads.
• Develops and fosters a culture that promotes recognition of individual, team and department­ wide accomplishments. Actively recognizes individuals for good performance and uses each opportunity as an example for the staff.
• Participates as a member of various SCCA committees involved in policy and procedure development, program planning and working processes.
• Satisfies all requirements for regulatory agencies; federal, state or local, or other regulatory agencies and complies with all TJC guidelines.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous budget experience, managing revenue and standard budget process
• Demonstrated project development skills (example of project work ideal).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in oncology.
• Previous experience in Imaging and/or Procedures.
• CPI experience including: LEAN or Six Sigma.
• 7+ years in a healthcare setting.
• 5+ years in progressive leadership roles, (lead, supervisor, manager)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare related field - Required
• Master's degree in relevant field (strongly preferred)

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Data Management (CDM) to provide overall leadership and management of the clinical data management and safety teams (consisting of 40 staff) and direct supervision of CDM managers, the manager of Clinical Safety and Coding, and other CDM staff as needed. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the CDM teams are operating efficiently and effectively and that they meet the requirements of the research protocols in a regulatory compliant manner.

Responsibilities

Leadership  

• Provide overall strategic, organizational, and operational management and guidance to the Clinical Data Management group. 
• Collaborate with the SCHARP Director and other senior managers to create and implement overall organizational vision and strategic direction. 
• Foster and promote the long-term development of the Clinical Data Management team, work closely with the SCHARP Director, Senior Management Team, and the CDM managers to improve the operational effectiveness of the group.

Management 

• Directly supervise Clinical Data Management and Safety and Coding managers, and other CDM staff as needed. 
• Provide training, direction and performance management for individual employees and work with Fred Hutch Human Resources staff to facilitate recruiting efforts and staffing changes as needed. 
• Develop and maintain CDM staff morale, engagement, and professional development. 
• Monitor group project and protocol workflows, priorities, timelines, deliverables, documentation and resources and communicate issues regarding conflicts and/or resource limitations. 
• Provide technical and functional oversight of the day-to-day work and work products of clinical data management staff, as needed, including clinical data collection, processing, and quality control procedures, timelines and documentation.

Change Management and Quality Assurance 

• Lead departmental efforts to standardize work practices and develop standard operating procedures in conformance with GCP, GCDMP, and ICH guidelines, and that meet regulatory submission requirements, and CDISC standards. 
• Oversee and ensure quality assurance of CDM in coordination with the Quality Management section. 
• Prioritize and manage the implementation of SCHARP continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and technical infrastructure improvement projects in clinical data management. 
• Evaluate and identify efficiencies and process improvements including leading process improvement projects, and infrastructure and technological upgrades to improve CDM intake, workflow, documentation, tracking, and protocol management 

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research, data management or related field, of which 4 years is in a leadership or management role, or equivalent combined years of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, supervisory, and collaboration skills across functions to drive effective and efficient Clinical Data Management practices. 
• Excellent project management and organizational leadership and change management experience. 
• Experience in the development and use of commercial clinical data management. Systems and/or EDC products. 
• Advanced knowledge of clinical research, FDA, ICH, GCP, GCDMP, and related regulatory requirements and best practices.

Preferred: 

• Graduate Degree in life sciences or related disciplines. 
• 10+ years management experience in a clinical research organization. 
• Organization strategic planning experience. 
• Working knowledge of CDISC / CDASH, MedDRA coding, and Medidata Rave EDC. 

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center invites applications from scientists working in the area of breast cancer research to lead a translational research program. Applicants will be considered at the rank of Associate or Full Faculty member, and we are seeking individuals who share our goals to advance an understanding of the biological basis of breast cancer, and to translate findings to the clinic.

We will consider PhD, MD/PhD, or MD scientists working in areas that include, but are not limited to: steroid receptors, signaling pathways, microenvironment, metastasis, systems biology, computational biology, and the biology of therapeutic response/resistance, genetics/genomics. A track record of relevant publication and funding commensurate with appointment level is highly desirable. Physician-scientists in any relevant medical discipline are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will enter a vibrant and dynamic research environment with opportunities to collaborate with basic and clinical researchers across diverse disciplines. The Breast and Ovary Cancer Program is one of 8 designated research programs in the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium.

Opportunities exist for joint and/or affiliate appointment in the Fred Hutch Divisions of Human Biology, Clinical Research, Basic Sciences, Public Health Sciences, or Vaccine and Infectious Disease, as well as the University of Washington, depending on mutual interests. Applicants will also be eligible for membership in the Fred Hutch-based Seattle Translational Tumor Research (STTR) program, a multidisciplinary consortium of more than 500 faculty from Fred Hutch, the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s, who work collaboratively on all aspects of solid tumor basic, translational, and clinical research.

Additional information about Fred Hutch and the Scientific Divisions can be found at:

http://www.fhcrc.org/science/

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, the Benefits Manager is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and administration of an overall benefits and wellness strategy to ensure market competitiveness, fair internal practices and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values. This includes creatively maximizing internal awareness and utilization of our programs, building efficiency, and managing costs. The Manager also leads the end-to-end leave of absence program, including program design and administration with a focus on the employee experience, policy and legal compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive service delivery, administration, participant communication/education, cost management and compliance processes for employer-sponsored employee benefits, wellness and leave of absence programs.
• Responsible for the strategic vision and cultural alignment of the Wellness Program, as well as achievement of that vision through various wellness initiatives and goals.
• Manage the administration of Leave of Absence programs/benefits; drive timely notification, documentation, eligibility review, and benefit coordination.
• In partnership with the Director of Total Rewards, oversees the planning and administration of all activities related to annual benefit renewal process and open enrollment.
• Research and resolve benefit issues to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Deliver consistent, effective, and accurate communication with program participants; produce presentations and program materials including required notices and program-related updates.
• Evaluates, designs and recommends program offerings and modifications based on overall effectiveness, benchmarks, market assessment, business strategy and cost impact.
• Lead, develop and manage benefits team members, emphasizing service delivery, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of processes, documents, tools, and workflows to ensure data quality, process effectiveness, and compliance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Leads mapping of benefits and wellness processes and programs and ensures documentation of all programs and process with a focus on consistency and creating the ability to scale.
• Responsible for due diligence and successful integration, related to mergers and acquisitions for benefits.
• Manage internal reporting of plan metrics, including monitoring of the self-funded claims experience, and benefit plan expenditures to identify trends and make recommendations to minimize plan and budget risks.
• Manages vendor relationships including benefits consultants, brokers, third party administrators and other external service providers by building strong relationships and overseeing vendor performance.
• Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws related to benefits and reports/recommends changes to management.
• In concert with Director, present detailed and comprehensive benefits recommendations to internal senior stakeholder/leaders and the board.
• Develops and communicates a compelling vision for wellness that motivates and engages employees to increase healthy behaviors for the long term.
• Ensures that development and implementation of benefits programs, policies and practices are in compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, Seattle Sick-Safe, WA Paid Family Leave and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains and implements schedule of governmental benefit filings (Form 5500, etc.)
• Formally educates employees and supervisors/leaders on Leave Management.
• Interpret and advise HR team on benefit changes; provide training and guidance as required.
• Lead third-party relationships for global benefits programs including consultants/brokers and carriers.
• Anticipate legal changes for leave requirements across the U.S. and proactively identify solutions to ensure compliance and employee experience.
• Serve as primary support for sensitive and escalated employee concerns, appeals and claims.
• Identify process improvements to provide an enhanced employee experience.
• Work across multiple departments to ensure information is consistent, engaging and available.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, human resource management or other related field, and/or commensurate experience in benefits management.
• 5+ years’ directly-related full-cycle benefits experience in a Human Resources department setting.
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Must have experience administering multiple plan renewal and open enrollment cycles.
• In-depth understanding of features and mechanics of a broad variety of employee benefit and retirement programs.
• Solid understanding of ERISA and all applicable requirements, regulations, and federal and multi-state laws relating to employee benefit programs, qualified retirement plans and leaves of absence.
• Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining effective Wellness program including the measurement of impact/effectiveness.
• Knowledge of best practices and processing requirements relating to leave management.
• Ability to effectively articulate benefit plan options to a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex projects to completion using effective project management, communication and influence skills.
• Experience interpreting and communicating policy requirements.
• Ability to critically analyze problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under daily deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• MS Office proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience in the administration of benefits programs in a multiemployer/union plan environment is highly preferred.
• Experience with administration of benefits programs in multiple states preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here

A Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Analyst position in the laboratory of Dr. Gavin Ha and the Computational Biology Program is available immediately. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in studying the genetics and epigenetics of cancer using computational approaches. Candidates who are excited about large/complex ‘omics’ data analysis and cancer research are encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

The Ha lab is establishing a research program that uses new DNA sequencing technologies to study cancer genomes. The lab is also focused on research involving liquid biopsies, such as cell-free DNA, and developing new computational approaches to leverage these data for genome discovery and cancer burden monitoring. The research interests/projects in the Ha lab include:

• Analysis of cancer genomes to understand tumor progression/evolution, metastatic disease, non-coding genome alterations, copy number alterations, genome rearrangements and 3D structure, mutational signatures
• Development of novel computational algorithms for long-range (linked-reads or long-reads) whole genome sequencing of tumors
• Development and analysis of sensitive approaches to detect tumor-derived DNA in cell-free DNA from patient blood plasma
• Analysis of tumor microenvironment and heterogeneity using single-cell RNA sequencing
• The lab works with collaborators to validate results using functional experiments
• For examples of recent studies, see PMID:29909985, PMID:29109393, PMID:25060187

Candidates with strong interest and/or expertise in any of these research areas are highly encouraged to apply

• Cancer genomics, liquid biopsies, tumor evolution/heterogeneity, single-cell transcriptomics
• Application of statistical modeling, algorithm design, artificial intelligence to study cancer and genetics
• Analysis of large, complex genome, epigenome or transcriptome data

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in one of these disciplines:

• Computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, statistics, biostatistics, biomedical engineering, computer/electrical engineering, physics, or other related fields

Applicants should have some of the following skills and experience:

• Work well in team environments; strong communication skills; detail-oriented
• Strong programming experience (R, Python, Matlab, Java, C/C++, Perl or other languages for research)
• Experience with high performance computing environments or cloud computing environments is a plus
• Experience with analyzing sequencing data is considered a strong asset
• A background in cancer biology is considered a strong asset.

Submission of a targeted cover letter is strongly recommended.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Responsibilities

A Bioinformatics Analyst I/II position is available immediately to join the laboratory of Dr. Edus H. Warren in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. The bioinformatics analyst will join several ongoing National Institutes of Health-funded projects focused on the immunobiology, immunogenetics, and genomics of cancers and infections common in sub-Saharan Africa. These projects are anticipated to involve analysis of high-dimensional molecular data generated from both tissues and single cells and obtained from subjects enrolled on various studies at the Hutchinson Centre Research Institute in Kampala, Uganda.

Qualifications

Suitable applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, data science, or a closely-related field. Extensive experience with analysis of whole genome, whole exome, and targeted sequence data is required. Applicants with a Master’s degree in bioinformatics or related field with considerable post-degree experience in the field will also be considered.

The successful candidate will be a scientifically driven, well-organized self-starter with a track record of effective communication of previous work in both oral and written format. They will also be an individual committed to team science who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The successful candidate will work with a diverse group of technical staff and bioinformatics specialists to support the wide ranging genomics data analysis needs of Fred Hutch faculty and staff. The Bioinformatics Analyst will report to the Bioinformatics Shared Resource Manager, in association with the Director of the Genomics and Bioinformatics Shared Resources, and will work with Fred Hutch scientists to refine computational research questions and develop analytical processes that can be applied to genomics datasets.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Work closely with Genomics staff to bring new instrumentation online, implement new analysis workflows, and maintain laboratory operations including automation of routine data processing and routing to end-users.
• Develop, implement, and test standardized analytical pipelines to support common NextGen sequencing assays (e.g., RNAseq, ChIPseq, SNV/CNV).
• Communicate with researchers and identify appropriate bioinformatics tools to meet the needs of proposed research projects.
• Provide support to Fred Hutch statisticians, bioinformaticians, and computational biologists working with genomics data.
• Participate in weekly staff meeting to discuss ongoing projects and provide advice and support to colleagues.
  Provide figures & written sections describing methods and results for manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications generated by Fred Hutch researchers.

Qualifications

Individual will have a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biology, genetics, or related discipline with significant computational emphasis and at least 3 years of relevant experience working with genomics data. The individual must be proficient with Linux/Unix shell scripting (primarily bash) and possess strong programming skills in Python and R. Knowledge of Java or C++ a plus.  Must have a proven track record of deep sequencing analysis showing a working knowledge of standard analysis tools (e.g., GATK variant calling pipelines, alignment & pseudoalignment based RNA-seq quantitation, Bioconductor packages) and relevant databases. The individual should be self-motivated, perform in a highly independent manner, and possess strong interest in the biological sciences.  Solid communication skills (both verbal and written) and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to be creative in problem-solving situations.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Responsibilities

A Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Analyst position in the Prostate Cancer Program (Peter Nelson, Michael Haffner, John Lee, and Valeri Vasioukhin) in the Division of Human Biology is available immediately. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in studying the genetics and epigenetics of cancer including single cell analysis using computational approaches. Candidates who are excited about large/complex ‘omics’ data analysis and cancer research are encouraged to apply. The position has a competitive salary with great benefits.

The Prostate Cancer Program uses new DNA sequencing technologies to study cancer genomes. The lab is also focused on research involving liquid biopsies, such as cell-free DNA and circulating tumor cells, and developing new computational approaches to leverage these data for genome discovery and cancer burden monitoring. The research interests/projects in the prostate cancer program include:

• Analysis of cancer genomes to understand tumor progression/evolution, metastatic disease, non-coding genome alterations, copy number alterations, genome rearrangements and 3D structure, mutational signatures.
• Development and analysis of sensitive approaches to detect tumor-derived DNA in cell-free DNA from patient blood plasma.
• Analysis of tumor microenvironments and tumor heterogeneity using single-cell RNA sequencing.
• Validation of genomics results using functional experiments.
• Cancer immunotherapy
• Development and analysis of preclinical models of cancer
• Digital spatial profiling of multiple RNA/Protein markers

Candidates with strong interest and/or expertise in any of these research areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Cancer genomics, liquid biopsies, tumor evolution/heterogeneity, single-cell transcriptomics
• Application of statistical modeling, algorithm design, artificial intelligence to study cancer and genetics
• Analysis of large, complex genome, epigenome or transcriptome data

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in one of these disciplines: computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, statistics, biostatistics, biomedical engineering, computer/electrical engineering, physics, or other related fields.

Applicants should have some of the following skills and experience:

• Work well in team environments; strong communication skills; detail-oriented
• Strong programming experience (R, Python, Matlab, Java, C/C++, Perl or other languages for research)
• Experience with high performance computing environments or cloud computing environments is a plus
• Experience with analyzing sequencing data is considered a strong asset.

To apply, please submit your application with the following:

• Cover letter describing your experience and/or research interests
• CV
• Example of your code either as (1) an attachment or (2) link(s) to public repositories (e.g. GitHub)
• Names and email addresses of three references

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking a Statistical Research Associate (SRA) to provide statistical support to laboratory investigators researching HIV and other infectious disease vaccines under the direction of the lead statisticians. This support primarily involves analysis of biomarker data for preclinical, early phase, and post-marketing clinical studies, but can also encompass a variety of statistical requests. The SRA codes primarily in R. In addition to performing the analyses, the SRA communicates with the internal statistical team and external investigators regarding details of the data, analysis plan, and timelines. As part of a larger team of statisticians, programmers, and project managers, the SRA also contributes to an environment of mutual cooperation and respect. The SRA handles multiple projects and works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Under limited technical direction, the SRA applies statistical and programming knowledge to various types of laboratory data and sometimes clinical data, resulting in production of a statistical report and analysis data for distribution. The SRA writes programs that are reproducible, well documented, and reusable for similar types of data. The incumbent works in close collaboration with statisticians and other programming staff within SCHARP. The SRA exercises judgment within defined SCHARP practices and policies. 
  
Responsibilities may include some or all of the following: 

• Provide statistical analysis, written summaries and tables of results of laboratory data for use in customized statistical lab reports under the direction of other statisticians 
• Clearly communicate statistical concepts and issues to scientists and other non-statisticians 
• Work individually or as part of a team to resolve statistical issues pertaining to the study 
• Brainstorm and perform exploratory analyses with guidance from the lead statistician  
• Prioritize and manage workload on multiple project requests within deadlines 
• Assist in the development of quality control procedures for data analysis 
• Generate standardized code for assay data processing that can be used across studies 

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics or Statistics 
• 1 year of related experience 
• Background in statistical computing and proficiency with the statistical packages R, as with the development of statistical programs and software 
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to optimize the use of available software 
• Experience collaborating with others to determine what data is needed, what data exists, and how best to extract the data in a useful format 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Organized, detail-oriented, capable of meeting tight deadlines, and work well within a team environment

Preferred:  

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics and 2 or more years of related experience
• Experience with laboratory assay data
• Experience with creating Rmarkdown reports
• Experience writing statistical reports
• Experience with Git and GitHub or other version control software

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Analyst performs data discovery, reporting and analysis to support organization’s Revenue Cycle processes and ensure proper payment to organization.

Please submit a cover letter as part of your application.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate interdepartmentally to develop actionable reports to analyze and streamline Revenue Cycle workflows and hospital service reimbursement
• Utilize technical platforms, such as SQL Server and Tableau, to Translate business problems into actionable recommendations
• Conduct data discovery and analysis from financial and clinical data to generate and test working hypotheses, uncover interesting relationships and identify data quality issues
• Identify and implement areas of improvements such as automation of processes, increasing the level of data accuracy or decreasing the time spent to update a model or report
• Maintain current dashboards and reports, updating as necessary, to allow for optimal end user experience
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) required - preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Informatics or a related field
• 3 years of analytic experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, consulting, or relevant experience
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision with a wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytic skills to research and interpret complex data, formulate recommendations, and resolve problems
• Interested in and comfortable with working cross-departmentally and communicating across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working in a task-variable and complex health care environment, with the ability to effectively prioritize concurrent responsibilities and meet timelines
• Ability to grasp and apply new concepts quickly
• Experience in data-modeling with large data sets and communication of findings to a wide audience in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with database tools such as SQL Server and Access

Preferred:

• Experience with Hospital Revenue Cycle and/or hospital billing data and analysis
• Experience with SQL and Tableau

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Clinical Research Support Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for direct oversight of programs that support start-up, scientific review, and NCI data reporting for Cancer Consortium clinical research. The incumbent leads the relevant operational design and oversight of the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS). The incumbent defines and report metrics to study teams and Consortium administration working towards system improvements within the incumbent’s team, as well as throughout the Consortium.

The incumbent manages multi-disciplinary teams. They will attract, develop, and retain strong teams; contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team to strategize growth and resource utilization. The position reports directly to the Director of CRS.

Responsibilities

Oversee central study startup program:

• Manage, oversee, and scale trial startup portfolio to ensure coordinated study reviews, budget and contract negotiations, and compliant source documentation within the Consortium
• Work across CRS teams and other partner organization functions needed to support study startup
• Gather and report study startup metrics and status on a regular basis
• Identify study startup process issues and resource needs across the Consortium; propose and implement solutions
• Create tools to manage the study startup process
• Represent Consortium start-up processes and central support to leadership, faculty, study teams, and external organizations
• Lead efforts to improve start-up processes across the Consortium

Direct the startup protocol review and data reporting functions:

• Oversee committee management for the Scientific Review Committees (SRC); ensure that the Consortium meets NCI’s requirements for the SRC including start-up, trial prioritization and trial accrual rates.
• Propose and manage Consortium policies to ensure the Consortium meets SRC and data reporting requirements

Serve as Consortium and Fred Hutch institutional lead on the CTMS workflow development:

• Provide support and leadership to CTMS implementation and management
• Ensure CTMS operations are in alignment with the business needs of the Consortium

Leadership:

• Represent Clinical Research Support services to study teams, faculty, leadership, and peer institutions
• Identify gaps in Consortium research support; implement new programs and services to address operational gaps
• Represent CRS at Cancer Consortium meetings, committees and performance improvement initiatives
• Identify, champion, and implement process improvement opportunities to Fred Hutch and Consortium executive leadership, by providing sufficient context, data, as well as recommended solutions and resources.

Qualifications

Experience and Abilities

• 5-10 years starting and managing clinical trials operations, preferably oncology
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Communicating with all levels of a research organization
• Working across different academic institutions to facilitate research projects
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Forecasting and meeting deadlines
• Coaching study teams
• Strong understanding of NCI mandates for data reporting and infrastructure
• Using judgment and effective decision making skills with competing interests and priorities

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s degree healthcare related field preferred
• Clinical research related certification preferred
• Familiarity with process improvement principles
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The CTMS Program Office is a tri-institutional office housed within the Fred Hutch Research Administration department providing implementation and operational support services for the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) that is jointly managed by the Fred Hutch, the University of Washington and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

The CTMS Functional Analyst position involves analyzing clinical research administration workflows across the institutions; mapping workflows to CTMS capabilities; designing and developing CTMS workflows, functional testing strategies and plans, and documentation. The role may lead several analysts and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to solve complex business, systems or adoption issues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SMEs across study teams and administrative offices to understand workflow requirements related to clinical trial management workflows, such as calendar building, coverage analysis, budget management, subject visit tracking, sponsor invoicing, protocol management and subject management, and translate them into functionality that can be enabled via the CTMS system
• Work with SMEs and analysts in related systems such as the Epic EHR system to functionally define, test and implement data flows from the CTMS into Epic
• Deeply immerse and understand the capabilities of a CTMS, specifically OnCore from Forte Systems, to enable efficient workflows for research study teams and administrative offices
• Effectively prepare for and facilitate design meetings and presentations with a diverse range of stakeholders including study coordinators, regulatory coordinators, fiscal coordinators, administrative offices staff and leadership
• Develop functional testing scenarios and write detailed step-by-step scripts to enable functional testing
• Partner with data migration team to define backload strategies that align with future state function workflows
• Define and implement plans for pre-go-live data validation of migrated data with study teams and parallel offices
• Provide clear and concise information to the training team and change management teams to support the development and delivery of training and adoption sessions
• Create User Acceptance testing strategies, scenarios and scripts, and work side-by-side with users to conduct acceptance testing
• Design highly accurate and comprehensive functional cutover plans, conduct go-live dress rehearsals and perform cutover activities
• Provide go-live support to end users, and effectively transition functionality from implementation to operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical research operations
• Experience working with CTMS systems; preferably OnCore
• Experience with IRB systems and workflows is desirable
• Experience with study financial management including calendar building, coverage analysis, budget management and sponsor invoicing
• Experience working with CTMS integrations related to the Epic EHR system
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and best practices for clinical research
• Advanced knowledge of business analysis tools, methodologies and best practices; including but not limited to leading cross-functional team discovery and business requirement sessions, process mapping and SWOT analysis
• Experience with system conversion, customization and integration design and execution
• Proven ability to communicate complex workflow issues to administrative offices and study team staff
• Sustained, proven ability to think analytically, problem solve and use independent judgment
• Excellent communication (written and oral), customer service, collaboration, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Superior presentation and organizational skills with an attention to detail mindset
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
• Proven ability to teach and train others

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The CTMS Program Office is a tri-institutional office housed within the Fred Hutch Research Administration department providing implementation and operational support services for the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) that is jointly managed by the Fred Hutch, the University of Washington and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA.)

The CTMS Functional Lead position is a leadership role within the CTMS Implementation team and will be accountable to manage activities and outcomes related to the functional workflow design, testing and workflow documentation for the remainder of the CTMS Implementation. The role will require expert-level analysis skills, project management skills, team and stakeholder management skills. The role will report to the CTMS Project Director and closely collaborate with the technical lead, change management lead and data migration lead to help ensure cross-workstream alignment of functional workflow design with data migration, technology and organizational adoption.

Responsibilities

CTMS Functional Design & Testing

• Define approach for CTMS detailed functional design, convene stakeholder groups and facilitate design activities
• Effectively prepare for and facilitate design meetings and presentations with a diverse range of stakeholders including study coordinators, regulatory coordinators, fiscal coordinators, administrative office staff and leadership
• Develop deep understanding of institutional workflows related to the clinical research administrative offices and study teams
• Work with SMEs and analysts in related systems such as the Epic EHR system to functionally define, test and implement data flows from the CTMS into Epic
• Demonstrate expert-level understanding of the capabilities of a CTMS, specifically OnCore from Forte Systems, to enable efficient workflows for research study teams and administrative offices
• Establish functional testing and user acceptance testing approach and manage testing process
• Manage functional and workflow analysts who will perform testing activities along with super users.
• Design highly accurate and comprehensive functional cutover plans, conduct go-live dress rehearsals and perform cutover activities
• Provide go-live support to end users, and effectively transition functionality from implementation to operations

Project Management

• Define detailed workstream-level project plan for the functional workstream outlining design activities, documentation activities, testing and stakeholder engagement activities and deliverables
• Assign functional workstream tasks, manage workload, inspect workstream deliverables and report workstream status
• Actively manage workstream level risks and issues escalating as needed to project director

Cross-Workstream Collaboration

• Partner with data migration team to define backload strategies that align with future state functional workflows
• Define and implement plans for pre-go-live data validation of migrated data with study teams and administrative offices
• Provide clear and concise information to the training team and change management teams to support the development and delivery of training and adoption sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical research operations
• Prior experience implementing OnCore financials at large, complex institutions
• Experience with IRB systems and workflows is desirable
• Experience working with CTMS integrations related to the Epic EHR system
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and best practices for clinical research
• Advanced knowledge of business analysis tools, methodologies and best practices; including but not limited to leading cross-functional team discovery and business requirement sessions, process mapping and SWOT analysis
• Proven ability to lead an implementation workstream serving both as project manager and content expert for the functional workstream
• Experience with system conversion, customization and integration design and execution
• Proven ability to communicate complex workflow issues to administrative offices and study team staff
• Sustained, proven ability to think analytically, problem solve and use independent judgment
• Excellent communication (written and oral), customer service, collaboration, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Superior presentation and organizational skills with an attention to detail mindset
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
• Proven ability to teach and train others

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The CTMS Program Office is a tri-institutional office housed within the Fred Hutch Research Administration department providing implementation and operational support services for the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) that is jointly managed by the Fred Hutch, the University of Washington and the SCCA. 

The CTMS Manager is a leadership role within the CTMS Program Office team that will support the lifecycle management of CTMS operations including the management of support issues, new requests and enhancement requests from intake, through triage, resolution and metrics management.  

As a member of the CTMS Program Office Leadership team the CTMS Manager will also play a key role in providing strategic inputs and resources to the ongoing multi-year CTMS Implementation for study financial management as well as ongoing data QC and end-user training efforts. The CTMS Manager should have critical thinking skills for complex problem solving.  They should also bring strategic tactical ability to drive operational process improvements through high-quality design efforts, effective communication and thoughtful stakeholder management across 3 institutions. This position will include line management responsibilities; and will be outward facing requiring exceptional customer service, communication and relationship building skills. 

Responsibilities

• Manage tri-institutional CTMS support desk functions including lifecycle management of issues, requests, and enhancements by leading a team of 4-8 analyst team members 
• Oversee delivery of clinical trial management support functions such as calendar building and sponsor invoicing  
• Oversee analysts performing substantive analyses of CTMS functionality and workflow options to inform proposed solutions to end user issues and requests 
• Facilitate SME teams through complex conversations needed to review options and determine solutions for cross-institutional CTMS workflows 
• Oversee data support for standard reporting cycles such as CTRP quarterly reporting  
• Develop and publish support desk metrics 
• Establish support desk benchmarks; design and implement improvement processes to achieve and exceed established benchmarks, and develop and publish support desk metrics 
• Partner with CTMS Training and QC teams to incorporate workflow changes into the CTMS Training and Data QC Programs that arise from reoccurring support desk issues and data patterns and vice versa 
• Facilitate tri-institutional stakeholder and oversight committees that provide key inputs into workflow and data capture requirements 
• Effectively communicate with study team members, administrative offices, and leadership on support desk trends and highlights 
• Communicate CTMS changes and updates to a diverse group of stakeholders ranging from study team staff to administrative staff, faculty and leadership 
• Manage the development lifecycle of reports and oversee reporting analysts documenting requirements for operational and leadership reports 
• Coordinate efforts with technical team to help ensure timely OnCore environment updates to, and application of technical fixes for end user issues 
• Manage assessment and implementation of OnCore upgrades 
• Coach, mentor, and develop CTMS staff and peers within partner offices 
• Thought partnership and strategic support for the CTMS Program Office Director 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience as analyst/manager working with OnCore or other CTMS system 
• Experience in Clinical Research Operations or health care operations 
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and best practices for clinical research 
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, analysis and optimization 
• Ability to effectively manage, mentor and coach a team of 4-8 direct reports and various peers in partner offices  
• Experience managing a team of analysts supporting an enterprise system 
• High level of reliability, flexibility and ability to handle complexity and exercise sound judgment 
• Effective time management skills and ability to handle time sensitive deadlines and quickly pivot when unexpected events or changes present themselves 
• Excellent communication (written and oral), customer service, collaboration, problem solving and interpersonal skills 
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail mindset 
• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the operations team, cross functional team members, external partners/vendors, leadership, and personnel at various levels in the organization 

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The CTMS Program Office is a tri-institutional office housed within the Fred Hutch Research Administration department providing implementation and operational support services for the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) that is jointly managed by the Fred Hutch, the University of Washington and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA).

The CTMS Study Financial Management Adoption Lead is a leadership role within the CTMS Implementation team and will be accountable to manage activities and outcomes related to process improvement, change management, operational readiness, and adoption related to the remainder of the CTMS Implementation. The role will require expert-level analysis skills, expert-level understanding of clinical research administration workflows, project management skills, team and stakeholder management skills. The role will report to the CTMS Project Director and closely collaborate with the functional lead, technical lead, change management lead and data migration lead to help ensure cross-workstream alignment of change management and adoption with functional design, data migration, and technology.

Responsibilities

Process Analysis & Improvement

• Actively engage study teams and research administration central offices to understand study financial management workflow pain points and identify improvement opportunities that can be introduced as part of a CTMS implementation.
• Demonstrate expert-level understanding of workflow best practices for study budget management, coverage analysis, coding/pricing, subject visit tracking and sponsor invoicing and champion the alignment of institutional practices with best practices where applicable
• Develop deep understanding of institutional workflows related to the clinical research administrative offices and study teams
• Effectively prepare for and facilitate workflow assessment meetings and presentations with a diverse range of stakeholders including study coordinators, regulatory coordinators, fiscal coordinators, administrative offices staff and leadership
• Engage closely in functional design session planning, facilitation and follow-up to help ensure pain points and improvement opportunities are being appropriately addressed during CTMS design

Change Management, Communication & Training

• Define overall change management strategy and plan including training approach, communication approach, operational cutover approach and adoption approach
• Define training plan for onboarding administrative offices and study teams to new CTMS workflows; oversee development of training materials and training execution
• Define communication strategy and partner closely with communications lead on execution
• Execute change management strategy including leading roadshows, brown bags, adoption sessions, demos, and other forums that help champion the CTMS to a diverse set of stakeholders
• Define and manage the change management governance structure including super user working groups, change champion networks and other such bodies

Project Management

• Define detailed workstream-level project plan for the adoption/change management workstream outlining workflow analysis activities, communication activities, training activities, documentation activities, stakeholder engagement activities, operational cutover activities and deliverables
• Assign adoption/change management workstream tasks to project team members, and manage progress to completion
• Actively manage workstream level risks and issues escalating as needed to project director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in clinical research operations
• Prior experience with study financial management process improvement at large, complex institutions
• Experience working with CTMS, preferably OnCore from Forte systems
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and best practices for clinical research
• Advanced knowledge of business analysis tools, methodologies and best practices
• Proven ability to lead an implementation workstream serving both as project manager and content expert for the change management/adoption workstream
• Proven ability to communicate complex workflow issues to administrative offices and study team staff
• Sustained, proven ability to think analytically, problem solve and use independent judgment
• Excellent communication (written and oral), customer service, collaboration, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Superior presentation and organizational skills with an attention to detail mindset
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization
• Proven ability to teach and train others

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The CTMS Program Office is a tri-institutional office housed within the Fred Hutch Research Administration department providing implementation and operational support services for the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) that is jointly managed by the Fred Hutch, the University of Washington and the SCCA.  

The CTMS Training Program Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive training program that will serve to educate clinical research staff, clinical research administrative offices, and faculty, on how to effectively utilize the enterprise CTMS for study lifecycle management, subject lifecycle management and reporting, in adherence with institutional policies and procedures, and federal regulations, as well as related-internal systems and services that support clinical research.

The Program Training Manager will develop original trainings as well as integrate existing training materials from the CTMS vendor and other sources. The incumbent will deliver in-person trainings to research staff as well as support subject matter experts (SMEs) who will present trainings. This role is outward facing and requires exceptional customer service, communication and relationship building skills. This position will report to the CTMS Program Office Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and communications on all CTMS workflows based on institutional requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Identifies, cultivates and maintains SMEs to serve as resources for materials and training facilitators
• Delivers training on an ad hoc and ongoing basis to faculty and research staff
• Develops and disseminates training videos, job aids and other tools for clinical research study teams to use for the management of clinical trials, including multi-center investigator initiated and industry sponsored clinical trials
• Communicates and provides training regarding changes to existing CTMS workflows and new CTMS capabilities
• Directs the content for Brown Bag events, Webinars and institution-wide study staff meetings, based on identified training gaps and changes to existing practices and functionality
• Provide content to websites, newsletters and other CTMS-related forums as requested
• Develops and issues weekly Tips & Tricks training material to study teams
• Conduct at-the-elbow training and small group sessions as requested by study team members
• Leads the development of a role-based training requirement matrix, as well as a system to track staff training
• Identifies and utilizes existing training resources from commercial and academic entities, and designs training to fill gaps and institution-specific training needs
• Designs orientation for new CTMS study team and administrative office staff
• Designs and carries out periodic training needs assessments
• Continuously monitors, evaluates and adjusts the training program based on user feedback and emerging issues; presents findings to leadership and makes recommendations regarding minimum training requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s degree in Adult Education & Training, MHA, MPH or another related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years working in an academic clinical research environment
• Clinical research related certification preferred
• Knowledge of clinical trials lifecycle and CTMS-based workflows
• Knowledge of OnCore CTMS preferred
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines that govern clinical research and manufacturing, including but not limited to FDA, cGCP, and cGMP regulations
• Familiarity with adult learning principles
• Experience developing training modules for classroom and online instructional modalities and delivering trainings to multi-disciplinary audiences, including physicians, administrative offices and research staff
• Experience identifying and implementing existing training resources, and conducting training needs assessments and evaluations
• Previous background cultivating SMEs
• Skilled in developing, organizing and running large multi-day training events
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Publisher, Camtasia, and the Adobe publishing suite
• High level of reliability and flexibility, with the ability to self-direct and handle multiple moving parts and high-volume complex issues while exercising thoughtfulness and independent sound judgement when planning and implementing assigned duties
• Excellent communication (written and oral), customer service, collaboration, interpersonal and relationship building skills 
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail mindset 
• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the operations team, cross functional team members, external partners/vendors, leadership, and personnel at various levels in the organization 

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is seeking a candidate in cancer epidemiology for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Member (equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor) level. We invite candidates whose research is focused on the etiology of cancer and/or cancer survivorship. Areas of particular interest are integrated tumor epidemiology, biomarker research, genetic epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and use of novel data sources (e.g. mobile technology, electronic health records).

Applicants should have a doctoral (PhD or MD with MPH/MS) degree or equivalent training in cancer epidemiology (or a related discipline) and relevant research experience. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop an independent research program within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with the focus on cancer prevention and translation.

Fred Hutch’s Division of Public Health Sciences is home to an extensive portfolio of population sciences research, large biospecimen and data repositories, a SEER cancer registry, a prevention center designed for intervention research, and a large multidisciplinary faculty. Fred Hutch, together with the University of Washington, Seattle Children’s, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with active training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Opportunities exist for joint and/or affiliate appointment in Fred Hutch’s Divisions of Clinical Research, Human Biology, Basic Sciences, or Vaccine and Infectious Disease, as well the University of Washington, depending on mutual interest.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here. 
 
The primary responsibility of a Cellular Production Associate is to execute manufacturing operations in the production of modified cellular products for patients participating in Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center cell therapy clinical protocols. Clinical manufacturing in the Cell Processing Facility (CPF) requires following applicable current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in a cleanroom processing environment.  

Responsibilities

1. Utilizing aseptic techniques, perform a variety of open cell product manipulations in an ISO 5 biosafety cabinet. 
2. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete required processing documentation such as production batch records.  
3. Perform cell processing operations such as cell selection/depletion, expansion, stimulation, transduction, cryopreservation, and preparing patient infusions. 
4. Develop capability in review of executed GMP process documentation. 
5. Submit deviation documentation and assist with investigations of nonconformance. 
6. Maintain and operate primary process equipment, such as incubators, centrifuges, cell sorting/selection equipment and controlled rate freezers. 
7. Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting of cell processing operations and equipment. Assist in the evaluation of current practices and operations and help to implement changes to improve performance. 
8. Participate in Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) development
9. Participate in quality/compliance improvement and technical development projects supporting manufacturing. 

 
We are open to considering candidates of multiple experience levels and encourage you to apply if interested. A more experienced individual may have the opportunity to take on the following responsibilities:  

1. Perform routine review of executed GMP process documentation. 
2. Submit deviation documentation and complete deviation investigations and reports.  
3. Take an active role in problem solving and troubleshooting of cell processing operations and equipment. Evaluate current practices and operations and implement changes to improve performance. 
4. Participate in Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) development and completion, and GMP Systems change control. 
5. Provide guidance and training to junior staff. 
6. Work with Process Engineering and GMP Systems to lead equipment on-boarding and validation projects. 
7. Act as Protocol Champion, assigned to specific clinical protocols as a point of contact for manufacturing readiness and execution, reporting out production status and production run summary data as needed. 
8. Lead by example and take responsibility in the support of safety and cGMP compliance. 

Qualifications

Minimum:  

1. Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, or equivalent cGMP manufacturing bioprocessing experience. 
2. Experience with open aseptic processing, working in biosafety cabinets. 
3. Experience with fundamentals of cell culture preferred. 
4. Must be able to work efficiently, with strong attention to detail in a highly regulated environment. 
5. Computer skills highly desirable (MS Office). 
6. Must be able to support and communicate effectively in a diverse team environment. 
7. Must demonstrate solid time management and organizational skills, and good verbal and written communication. 
8. Must be able to wear appropriate clean room attire and have the ability to wear surgical masks and all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
9. Must have the ability to stand for long periods. 
10. Meets physical requirements of the job, as follows:  must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, the ability to bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders and work in tight spaces in order to complete job tasks.
11. Ability to work non-standard shifts and occasional weekend days or evenings. 4/10 Shifts: Sun-Wed 7AM-5:30PM, Mon-Thurs 11AM-9:30PM, Tues-Fri 7AM-5:30PM (current opening). The current opening is available on the Tues-Fri shift, however we will consider interest in alternate shifts and encourage you to apply if interested.  

Preferred:  

1. A minimum of three years' experience as a production associate for Cell Therapy product production. 
2. Mastery of open aseptic processing, working in biosafety cabinets. 
3. Experience with cell culture.  Establishing and maintaining long-term T-cell lines/clones preferred. 
4. Experience writing or revising standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, and other GMP Systems documentation. 

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Cellular Therapy Lab (CTL) at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is on the cutting edge of new technologies for cancer therapy, including cell-based immunotherapy. We are committed to advancing treatment options for our patients through the translation of innovative research into clinical practice. We collaborate with our Alliance members (University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital) as well as corporate entities. CTL is responsible for all minimally manipulated therapeutic cell processing occurring at the SCCA. Procedures range from cryopreservation to flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions to more complex procedures such as cell selection, enrichment, and depletion. The laboratory is regulated by the FDA cGTP/cGMP standards, maintains CAP certification, and is accredited by the Joint Commission and FACT.

We currently have an opening for a Cellular Therapy Technologist II. This a full-time position (40 hours per week). This position requires a flexible schedule that can include on-call, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Process cellular products/specimens according to standard operating procedure (SOP), and specific guidance for clinical trials, using aseptic technique.
• Perform and analyze results of quality control testing of components, including automated nucleated cell counts and flow cytometry
• Document processing steps accurately, generate processing reports and prepare patient/donor laboratory charts; review processing reports and charts
• Understand and stay current with SOPs as needed, and perform SOP qualifications. Provide input/feedback to Lab Supervisor on documentation and process improvements
• Thaw cryopreserved components and assist with infusion at the patient bedside
• Meet unrelated donor (URD) component couriers and perform necessary testing and processing of components prior to release
• Potentially assist with the bone marrow collection within operating rooms
• Perform clinical trials processing:
  • CliniMACS® cell selection e.g. CD34+ cell enrichment, CD3+ cell depletion
  • CAR-T therapy processing and cryopreservation

Qualifications

Required:

• Four-year college degree with major in biological science or related degree
• Basic hematology knowledge
• Motivation and initiative to learn new scientific theory and applications
• Mature judgment
• Work independently
• Proven team player
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across functions
• Interpret data thoroughly
• Strong trouble-shooting capabilities
• Scientific writing skills, including preparation of clear, concise SOPs and technical reports
• Strong math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility in scheduling: night, weekend, holiday and on-call rotations

Preferred:

• 2+ years of clinical cell therapy experience
• Advanced knowledge of oncology, hematology and/or immunology
• Flow cytometry expertise
• Immunotherapy experience
• CliniMACS® operation experience
• Surgical tech experience
• LabWare LIMS knowledge
• A good understanding of cGMP/cGTP standards
• Proven record of completing projects efficiently and effectively

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Cellular Therapy Lab (CTL) at SCCA is one of the largest cell therapy facilities in the United States and is on the cutting edge of new technologies for cancer therapy, including cell-based immunotherapy. We are committed to advancing treatment options for our patients through the translation of innovative research into clinical practice. We collaborate with our Alliance members (University of Washington, FHCRC and Seattle Children’s Hospital) as well as corporate entities.

CTL is responsible for all minimally manipulated therapeutic cell processing occurring at the SCCA. Procedures range from cryopreservation and flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions to more complex procedures such as cell selection, enrichment, and depletion. The laboratory is regulated by the FDA cGTP/cGMP standards, maintains CAP certification, and is accredited by the Joint Commission and FACT.

The CTL Assistant Supervisor is a key position, responsible for the oversight of cell processing and staff within the CTL. The position collaborates with the CTL Supervisor and reports to the Manager. Regular interactions with medical, scientific and quality staff provide a stimulating and diverse environment.

The nature of this work is challenging and we are seeking a highly motivated individual with initiative, subject matter expertise, leadership and team work experience. The work requires mature judgment, decision-making capability and outstanding communication skills. Effective cross-functional collaboration with other departments at the SCCA, FHCRC and with external organizations is necessary to the position. This includes being comfortable and conversant with clinical issues: able to interact with clinical peers/counterparts. Flexibility in scheduling is required. Some patient contact is required when assisting with thawing and infusion of cryopreserved cells.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to CTL Technologists, and adjust as needed, to ensure that all required lab functions are being performed.
• Monitor staff to ensure they are adhering to regulatory and operational procedures.
• Address and resolve technical or procedural problems and advise technologists on the proper course of action.
• Perform technologist and coordinator duties, as needed.
• Orient, train, and mentor laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate laboratory personnel for continued competency.
• Conduct staff performance reviews. Implement, monitor, and manage performance improvement plans as required.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of laboratory personnel.
• Perform chart review and facilitate chart discussions between lab staff and the Quality Assurance (QA) Department.
• Enter and review variances and execute corrective and preventative actions in collaboration with the QA Department.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the development of new lab processes and the selection of new laboratory equipment and materials.
• Lead validations and qualifications for equipment, materials and processes.
• Take ownership for the coordination and execution of projects that support Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).
• Interact and communicate effectively with the Medical Director and Scientific Director to assist in non-standard processes.
• Represent the CTL at departmental and organizational meetings
• Serve as Supervisor On-call, on a rotating basis, for issues that arise after-hours/weekends

Qualifications

Required

• Baccalaureate degree in biological science relevant field
• Three  years of experience in cell therapy processing, or five years of experience in a clinical lab, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, cGTP requirements, CAP, FACT standards for cellular therapy.
• Supervisory or lead tech experience.

Preferred

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a Cellular Therapy Laboratory.
• Biotechnology or other industry scientific laboratory experience.
• A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a complex laboratory setting.
• Hematology, oncology and/or immunology knowledge.

Critical Attributes

• Exemplary communication skills
• Mature judgment with strong decision making skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative and multi-task
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to alternate between being a leader and a team player
• Ability to collaborate, communicate and be accountable
• Ability to identify and communicate priorities
• Ability to navigate through, but not avoid, conflict
• Ability to deal with complex problems and propose creative solutions
• Desire to continually learn and to teach those around you
• Agile in adjusting to a changing environment and guiding others through it
• Strong ability to oversee a complex schedule with an extraordinary attention to detail
• Flexibility in scheduling

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Chief Philanthropy Executive, Individual Giving serves as part of the Philanthropy department’s senior leadership team, oversees a staff of 30 in programs for Annual Giving, Philanthropic Gifts, and Planned Giving. This experienced professional will lead the strategic growth and operational effectiveness of Individual Giving on an annual basis and will be actively engaged in planning Fred Hutch’s first comprehensive campaign. The Chief Philanthropy Executive will be expected to take initiative, provide effective management of direct reports, execute core responsibilities collaboratively, and work well within a complex organization. Must maintain professionalism, show flexibility, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities, and remain composed under the pressure of deadlines. Must be able to effectively and enthusiastically communicate the mission, values, and scope of the institution.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Actively serves as a member of Philanthropy’s leadership team; works with the Vice President, Philanthropy and Chief Philanthropy Executive team to establish solid and cohesive working relationships with all Program Directors, engaging staff at all levels in fundraising efforts; ensures Philanthropy staff talents and skills are maximized and the group works collectively for the common good.
• Responsible for creating a holistic approach to Individual Giving with strategies for near- and long-term growth; requires a significant commitment of time and energy to drive operations and supervise personnel to create a high-performing team.
• Provides vision and leadership for core Individual Giving fundraising initiatives across Annual Giving, Philanthropic Gifts, and Planned Giving programs to drive increased total giving in dollars and number of donors annually.
• Fosters environment for creative strategies to drive acquisition, retention, and increased support from donors in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Works in tandem with Executive Directors of Annual Giving and Planned Giving to identify opportunities for strategic growth and evolution within and across programs to increase lifetime value of each donor.
• Provides mentorship and support for direct reports, and creates an environment that develops talents within the team.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Prospect Management, to support and motivate Directors, Associate Directors, and Assistant Directors (frontline fundraisers) in relationship management, implementation of effective and personalized strategies, pipeline development, and overall engagement of major donors and major donor prospects within their portfolios.
• Actively structures, leads, and contributes to meetings for Individual Giving staff program coordination, team-building, and donor strategy sessions.
• Fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and clear, honest communication within areas under management, within the department, and across the organization.
• Monitors expense budgets for all Individual Giving Programs
• Works collaboratively with the Advancement Services team to establish data driven performance metrics and portfolio balancing routines across Individual Giving programs.
• Monitors revenue reports and innovative prospect management tools that showcase the prospect pipeline and revenue projection data.
• Ensures team is adding data in a timely manner to RENXT and other historical documentation files/databases.
• Effectively communicates the mission, values and scope of the institution.
• Safeguards the confidentiality of donor and prospect information at all times.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree
• 10+ years of successful professional fundraising management experience, including proven effectiveness at leading programs through change and building high-functioning, emotionally-healthy teams
• Experience with Annual Giving and Planned Giving, with preference given to candidates with digital marketing and new media experience
• Proven success modeling, teaching, and leading best-practice fundraising skills for front-line fundraisers and assessing individual and collective results
• Proven ability to gather and analyze information effectively, making appropriate decisions even in the face of ambiguity
• Experience soliciting and closing 7-figure gifts
• Proven ability to articulate, with conviction, the mission and vision of the organization
• Adept at engaging, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individuals from all walks of life and varying philanthropic capacity level
• Proven ability to advance the interests of donors or potential donors while honoring and protecting the best interests of the organization
• As a high-profile representative of the institution, has ultimate integrity and treats respectfully all with whom they interact, including donors, prospective donors, faculty, board members, and staff
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Innate sense of urgency combined with self-motivation

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive campaign experience, having accomplished strong strategic planning, project management, staff motivation, and outcomes evaluation
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues
• Intellectual depth, integrity, vision, creativity and a sense of humor
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Highly developed organization and information management skills
• Strong attention to high level of detail and quality of work
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and demands
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
• Creative problem-solver
• Involvement in professional development organization(s)

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. The Center’s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division (VIDD) works to eliminate or minimize the impact of globally significant infectious diseases. Within VIDD is the Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention (SCHARP), which provides statistical support and data management to researchers worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS with active studies in the U.S., Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking a Clinical Coding Specialist. The specialist is responsible for abstracting and coding Adverse Events (AEs) and Concomitant Medications (ConMeds) information from clinical trials data using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) and WHO Drug Dictionary (WHO-DD) tools. Assists in coordinating the collection and entry of study site-specific laboratory reference ranges. Depending on experience, may also assist in the management of the lab normal range database and train and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

The incumbent works with limited supervision in performing daily work assignments.

1. Using the clinical coding tools and other established SCHARP guidelines, select the clinical code most closely aligned with the adverse event being reported.
2. Review reported AE and ConMeds to identify inadequate, ambiguous or unclear medical terms/medications and generates coding queries as necessary.
3. Manages queries related to coding terms, through closure; including entering queries into EDC and triaging site or Medial Monitor questions.
4. Review coded data to ensure coding is both correct and codes are applied consistently across all studies in accordance with established work instructions.
5. On request, assist other members of the Clinical Coding & Safety staff or SCHARP staff with information from the MedDRA and WHO-DD Coding tools.
6. Participate in MedDRA and WHO-DD trainings to remain up to date on procedural and coding changes, as well as standard industry practices.
7. Participate on SCHARP working groups and special projects, as needed.
8. Assists in coordinating the collection and entry of study site-specific laboratory reference ranges.
9. Conduct all job duties within context of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and according to SCHARP SOPs and guidelines.
10. Works mostly independently on daily activities with minimal instruction. Exercises good judgment within scope of responsibilities to determine appropriate actions.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors or higher required, in related field desired
• Minimum of 2 years of Data Management experience in clinical trials
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing clinical coding in clinical trials and knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug coding practices
• Familiar with Clinical Coding Dictionaries (MedDRA and WHO Drug) and best Clinical Data Management practices
• Knowledge of and experience with clinical coding dictionaries and terminology
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH and FDA requirements as they apply to clinical data
• Demonstrated technical skills (EDC systems, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Medidata Coder and Medidata Lab Admin experience desired
• Regular interaction with Data Management Groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
   

Preferred:

• 4+ years of Data Management experience in clinical trials.
• 3+ years of experience performing clinical coding in clinical trials and knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug coding practices
• Fully conversant of Clinical Coding Dictionaries (MedDRA and WHO Drug) and best Clinical Data Management practices
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and maintaining coding guidelines, quality control processes and auditing procedures.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. The Center’s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division (VIDD) works to eliminate or minimize the impact of globally significant infectious diseases. Within VIDD is the Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention (SCHARP), which provides statistical support and data management to researchers worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS with active studies in the U.S., Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking a Clinical Data Manager (CDM).

The CDM leads and monitors the collection, processing, data entry and quality control of study data. They are responsible for effectively managing timelines, quality and delivery of data for assigned projects that are in support of clinical trials research. They develop and maintain successful working relationships with their team and specific research sites to ensure and maintain data integrity and quality. The CDM works within a network/study/protocol team to support the policies and goals of each project assigned. Applying GCP and GCDMP principles, the CDM manages the protocol/study specific tasks including coordinating clinical and laboratory database deliverables, working with collaborators on data content requirements, leading data quality and closeout activities throughout the data management lifecycle. The CDM adheres to SCHARP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Practice Guidelines (WPGs), applicable clinical trial regulations, and study confidentiality requirements and functions with moderate supervision in operational and technical matters within defined procedures and practices.

**Please note: This position will be on-site in Seattle, WA. We cannot accommodate a remote worker in this role at this time.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Data Manager (CDM) will manage study/protocols with moderate supervision from senior staff and/or departmental leadership and will use judgment in making decisions regarding routine data management, quality control and liaison tasks. The CDM is the primary SCHARP contact for study/protocol specific implementation, operation, and closeout phases and is responsible study communication, documentation, and training on data collection and management activities for domestic and international research sites for assigned protocol/study(s).   The CDM is a member of the protocol/study team coordinating with both internal and external partners and collaborators to ensure the relevant data are collected and cleaned to meet the needs of the protocol/study and research objectives.

For the more experienced CDM, s/he may participate in training and orientation of new CDMs when appropriate, and may serve as a CDM mentor. Assignment of projects/trials is commensurate with previous experience and can be assigned across scientific areas or study phases. S/he will be coordinating larger, more complex studies and/or a larger volume of studies with minimal assistance.

1. Manages study/project implementation including but not limited to leading SCHARP team members through CRF, lab, and other data collection processes, reporting and analysis requirements, study/project documentation and training.

2. Effectively manage assigned protocol/study, establish timelines and milestones, monitor and communicate ongoing status and progress.

3. Ensure rapid resolution of issues/problems using appropriate internal and/or external resources. Track and manage issues escalating to the appropriate level in a timely manner.

4. Participate in development of protocol/study from draft protocol to optimize collection of accurate and high-quality data.

5. Work with project sponsors, stakeholders and SCHARP team members to define project requirements, scope, risks, staffing requirements, organization and approach.

6. Act as subject matter expert for data management issues between SCHARP study teams and external domestic and international research sites for assigned studies.

7. Assist in development of Case Report Forms (CRFs) for assigned studies.

8. Assist in the design of the protocol/study specific database for assigned studies.

9. Assist in the maintenance of the study database including routine revisions or additions to include the design and/or modification of routine and existing study database edit check programs for assigned studies.

10. Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for assigned studies.

11. Monitor study data to insure the quality and completeness of the data submitted by implementing quality control procedures.

12. Generate QC reports for site review and correction as well as a variety of other reports as required.

13. Evaluate study data for protocol compliance.

14. Assist in the maintenance of documentation of the study database and other related data management programs and/or applications.

15. Assist in the review of new and revised departmental SOPs and WPGs.

16. Ensure that SCHARP meets its obligations in accordance with Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP). 

17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a health-related or scientific discipline
2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/clinical research environment as a Clinical Data Coordinator/Clinical Data Manager
EDC experience required. Working knowledge of Medidata Rave highly desirable. Demonstrated expertise in relevant clinical data management activities.
Working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and FDA regulations.
Familiarity with all phases of clinical trials and ability to adapt to study requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to understand and follow instructions and guidelines; able to pick up new tasks quickly; willing to ask questions when a task is not fully clear.
Ability to exercise independent judgment within generally defined practices and policies. Shows good judgment in interpreting guidelines and when to seek support.
Ability to work independently and to work efficiently under pressure. 
Consistent, dedicated, versatile and able to prioritize and multi-task.
Familiarity with MS Office software and familiar with data management practices.   
 

Preferred:

4+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical/clinical research environment as a Clinical Data Manager.
Experience using SAS and relational databases (e.g. MS SQL Server, MS Access, or Oracle)
Experience in clinical trial and regulated research settings desired. Experience with managing immunology, infectious disease and/or virology research projects desired.

Prior experience in HIV or infectious diseases, clinical trial operation management and/or protocol development preferred.
Experience in facilitating and building consensus in an interdisciplinary team environment and able to build successful working relationships with a wide variety of collaborators.
Knowledge of clinical research, FDA & ICH, GCP, GCDMP, and related regulatory requirements

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN). Careers Start Here.

The Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology (BBE) program in the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) is seeking a Data Operations Project Manager to manage clinical research data-related projects and deliverables in collaboration with BBE faculty and external collaborators evaluating vaccines to prevent HIV, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.

Some travel, including international travel, may be required. (less than 10% time). Flexible work hours required due to occasional international conference calls.

Responsibilities

The Data Operations Project Manager will apply knowledge of clinical data management & research operations to

• Prioritize and monitor data operations activities, ensuring that research needs and time lines are met.
• Serve as a liaison with internal project teams and external organizations.
• Define and track deliverables, budgets, milestones, and timelines for new and existing research projects.
• Review project plans and data specifications to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Coordinate and oversee the investigation and resolution of data discrepancies.
• Manage projects, plan and facilitate meetings, and document activities described above.
• Perform other tasks related to study data management operations, as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in biological science-related field
• Five years of related experience in a research setting
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel
• Experience working with clinical trial data in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience reading and writing technical documents
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Critical thinking skills and collaborative approach to problem solving

Desired:

• Experience with and knowledge of clinical trial data entry and management systems (e.g. Medidata Rave)
• Familiarity with CDISC data standards
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience with Business Intelligence software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Clinical Histotechnician I is responsible for producing high quality histology work for SCCA patients and clients. A Clinical Histotechnician I position requires sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. The technician will work under the direction of the supervisory staff and will have close interactions with the Department Manager and Pathologists.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday; 6-2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession specimen using LIS computer system.
• Process various specimens according to protocol and in a timely manner.
• Prepare specimens using various methods including paraffin sections, frozen sections, and cytocentrifugation. Section specimens on a microtome.
• Perform various routine and special stain histochemical procedures, Perform Immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization.
• Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory equipment, record data, and file tissue blocks and slides. Assume responsibility for reagent and supply inventories. Order supplies in a timely manner.
• Complete in a timely manner all assigned maintenance duties related to the IHC area and equipment.
• Perform all duties related to on-call work.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• HT (ASCP) certification required
• Sound judgment
• Work under direction of supervisory staff
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to troubleshoot situations

Preferred:

• Associate degree

Overview

The Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse provides and coordinates all clinical aspects of care for patients receiving proton radiation therapy, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve predetermined quality outcomes. The Registered Nurse will be expected to perform clinical research tasks that are interrelated to the daily function of the clinic. It will be the responsibility of the Registered Nurse to assure all federal regulations regarding research are followed and work in collaboration with Research. This position requires the ability to work 2 Second Shifts per week, please inquire.

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Responsibilities

• Educates patients in the proton therapy clinics; responds to consultations made by physicians.
• Performs patient histories and physical examinations under physician supervision; evaluates results and monitors treatment plans; maintains medical records.
• Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures
• Participates in educational in-services and seminars for health care providers at the ProCure Proton Therapy Center as well as the surrounding area; maintains current certification through continuing education.
• Accountable for the management of patient care in assigned service(s).
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize and solve patient problems.
• Identifies the age specific growth and developmental needs of the patients, and utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to prevent or manage actual/potential problems in the assigned service of the Proton Therapy Clinic.
• Identifies patient /family nursing needs and assures that they are met.
• Inputs, retrieves, and interprets data from multiple manual and computer information systems.
• Maintains patients rights and demonstrates respect for persons of all ages and diverse cultures.
• Utilizes organizational skills to assure continuity of care in collaboration with other disciplines through appropriate planning, education, and coordination of other services.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to facilitate and optimize patient care.
• Acts on behalf of the patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.
• Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.

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Qualifications

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One year of experience in patient care required
• Two years of oncology experience or pediatric OR/Recovery preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and equipment
• Patient assessment skills
• Ability to apply good clinical judgment
• Ability to plan work, establish priorities, and remain flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of scientific principles and specialized techniques used in the practice of nursing.
• Knowledge of medications and treatments.
• Knowledge of current literature in the field of nursing and hospital administration.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care.
• Ability to maintain records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, partner hospitals/medical practices, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
• Able to work evening hours twice a week.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
• Performance Standards
• Flexibility/Managing Change
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Fostering Teamwork

EDUCATION/DEGREE

• Graduate of an approved RN program, with bachelors degree in nursing preferred; supplemented with two years of related clinical nursing experience
• Washington State RN licensure required
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

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Overview

EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. These three organizations have worked together to support their mission of world class adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education. Please join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community!

Immunotherapy is one of the greatest clinical care advancements of our time. We’ve known that ever since the pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation began more than 40 years ago. Right now, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is changing the way cancer is prevented, treated and cured. Our doctors and nurses are leaders in this revolutionary field. Here, we offer a broader range of immunotherapy options for cancer patients.

The promise of immunotherapy is boosting survival rates for patients with leukemia and other cancers. Our patients have access to a greater number of investigational immunotherapy treatments — using T cells, monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy—in clinical trials that are available at SCCA.

Benefits for this position include:

• Relocation - Generous relocation package available
• Time Off - 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days, paid vacation, and paid sick time
• Employee Health Clinic - Onsite employee health clinic services are free for employees enrolled in a Kaiser or Premera Blue Cross plan
• Retirement - 403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Bright Horizons Care Advantage
• Hutch Kids Child Care Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Subsidized ORCA card and tax-advantaged transportation options

Responsibilities

• Assesses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluates patients’ adaptation to health changes.
• Develops a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side effects and symptom management.
• Coordinates with inter-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Refers patients, families and caregivers as appropriate to other clinical resources/professionals such as social work, home health care, clinical nutrition, etc..
• Implements, evaluates and modifies plan of care.
• Integrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical practice.
• Administers supportive medications, hydration, chemotherapy, blood and cellular products to patients undergoing immunotherapy treatments.
• Functions as a resource for rotating physician staff regarding standard practice and operations in the clinic.
• Maintains knowledge of immunotherapy clinical research protocols.
• Potential to train to function in Charge RN role.
• Participates in continuous process improvement activities for the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Nursing Degree
• Current Washington State nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Card from American Heart Association.
• CITI Training – Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research (required within 6 months of hire)
• ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 6 months of hire)

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two years of nursing experience preferred
• OCN or BMTCN Certification.
• ACLS and/or PA

Overview

EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. These three organizations have worked together to support their mission of world class adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education. Please join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community!

At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance every patient, every life matters. Our dedicated nurses are a driving force making SCCA a global leader in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. Our nurses rank among leading experts in oncology. Our nurses provide exceptional patient and family-centered care as they coordinate and assist in individualized treatment. They integrate care with support for the research and development of innovative therapies. Embarking with each patient on a journey through cancer treatment and survival, our compassionate nurses walk hand-in-hand with courage and hope with each individual to ensure the best possible patient outcome.

Our nurses are vital to the journey of cancer care. Join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community!

Benefits include:

• Relocation - Generous relocation package available
• Time Off - 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days, paid vacation, and paid sick time
• Employee Health Clinic - Onsite employee health clinic services are free for employees enrolled in a Kaiser or Premera Blue Cross plan 
• Retirement - 403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Bright Horizons Care Advantage  
• Hutch Kids Child Care Center 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program   
• Subsidized ORCA card and tax-advantaged transportation options 

Responsibilities

The SCCA Wellness Center has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC). Join our bright and supportive nursing team that provides care coordination for patients seen in our High-Risk Prevention Clinics and Women’s Wellness Clinic. Work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team where your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills will be challenged and valued. Collaborate closely with your care team, including nationally-recognized specialists in cancer genetics, genetic counseling, prevention and early detection, and wellness after finishing cancer treatment, to bring the most innovative cancer surveillance for prevention and early detection to patients.

The Clinics are open Monday - Friday 8 AM-5 PM, closed weekends and holidays.  Some flexible scheduling may be possible.  Be part of a team that supports and encourages professional development and fulfillment. 

 
In the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position you will:  

• Establish long-term relationships with high-risk patients and families as you help them navigate their cancer prevention and early detection given their underlying genetic risk for cancer
• Assess patient and family needs along the continuum of care from cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and wellness
• Act as primary point of contact for high-risk patients to provide education, triage and surveillance management,  in-person and on the phone
• Coordinate care within our SCCA/UW Medical Center facility as well as with outside healthcare facilities
• Monitor the health status of complex patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide the highest and safest  level of care.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider certification
• Minimum two years inpatient hospital experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to perform triage both in-person and by phone
• Ability to work under pressure
• Always treats patients, families and colleagues with respect
• Competence in basic computer skills

Overview

EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES
 
At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance every patient, every life matters. Our dedicated nurses are a driving force making SCCA a global leader in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. Our nurses rank among leading experts in oncology. They integrate patient and family-centered care with support for the research and development of innovative therapies, embarking with each patient on a journey through cancer treatment and survival to ensure the best possible patient outcome. Our nurses are vital to the journey of cancer care. 
 
The Hematology/Oncology clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC). Join our bright and supportive nursing team that provides comprehensive care management for complex outpatient oncology clients. Work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team where your critical-thinking and problem-solving  skills will be challenged and also valued. Collaborate closely with your care team, including nationally-recognized specialists in Hematology and Oncology, to bring the most innovative therapies to patients.

The Clinics are open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed weekends and holidays. Some flexible scheduling may be possible. Be part of a team that supports and encourages professional development and fulfillment. 

 
Benefits include:

• Relocation - Generous relocation package available
• Time Off - 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days, paid vacation, and paid sick time
• Employee Health Clinic - Onsite employee health clinic services are free for employees enrolled in a Kaiser or Premera Blue Cross plan 
• Retirement - 403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Bright Horizons Care Advantage  
• Hutch Kids Child Care Center 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program   
• Subsidized ORCA card and tax-advantaged transportation options 

Responsibilities

In the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position you will:  

• Establish long-term relationships with patients and families as you help them navigate their disease and treatment
• Assess patient and family needs along the continuum of care from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship
• Act as primary point of contact for patients/caregivers to provide education, triage and symptom management,  in-person and on the phone
• Coordinate care within our SCCA/UW Medical Center facility as well as with outside healthcare facilities
• Monitor the health status of complex patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide the highest and safest  level of care

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required (BSN Preferred)
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Minimum one year inpatient hospital experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to perform triage both in-person and by phone
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competence in basic computer skills
• Oncology experience preferred
• OCN Certification preferred

Overview

EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. These three organizations have worked together to support their mission of world class adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education. Please join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community!

At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance every patient, every life matters. Our dedicated nurses are a driving force making SCCA a global leader in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. Our nurses rank among leading experts in oncology. Our nurses provide exceptional patient and family-centered care as they coordinate and assist in individualized treatment. They integrate care with support for the research and development of innovative therapies. Embarking with each patient on a journey through cancer treatment and survival, our compassionate nurses walk hand-in-hand with courage and hope with each individual to ensure the best possible patient outcome. 

Our nurses are vital to the journey of cancer care. We invite you to explore our career opportunities and apply online for more information.

Benefits include:

• Relocation - Generous relocation package available
• Time Off - 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days, paid vacation, and paid sick time
• Employee Health Clinic - Onsite employee health clinic services are free for employees enrolled in a Kaiser or Premera Blue Cross plan 
• Retirement - 403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Bright Horizons Care Advantage  
• Hutch Kids Child Care Center 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program   
• Subsidized ORCA card and tax-advantaged transportation options 

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse for the Gastrointestinal Clinic provides longitudinal comprehensive nursing care to GI oncology patients. This position serves as a primary point of contact for patients receiving treatment with a medical oncology provider. They will be responsible for coordination of care, education of patients and caregivers, triage, and support of providers.

Care Coordination

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator for this population should be able to effectively coordinate patient care through:

• A high level understanding of gastrointestinal cancers and treatment modalities
• Telephone triage
• Development of a plan of care
• Management of prescription refills, prior authorizations, and home health
• Monitoring of patient response to therapies in collaboration with medical, nutrition, and pharmacy staff
• Management of ongoing physical, emotional, and social needs of patients through continuous assessments of adaptation to illness

Patient and Family Education

• Maintains primary responsibility and coordination for provision of education required for patient and family
• Will be expected to develop good knowledge base of chemotherapy regimens
• Provides patient education prior to new chemotherapy/biotherapy regimens and symptom management

Triage

• Responsible for triaging patients in clinic as well as over the phone and via electronic communication

Communication and Teamwork

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with physicians to provide comprehensive care planning for their specific population of patients
• Serves as resources in their areas of expertise for other staff
• Demonstrates ability to effectively intervene with a patient in crisis

Qualifications

Required:

• Nursing degree
• Current Washington State Nursing License
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card
• One year of nursing experience

Preferred:

• BSN
• Oncology experience
• Outpatient experience
• Nursing Certification (i.e., OCN, ACNC)

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is seeking a Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Quality Assurance Team to provide quality support of clinical trial research.

Responsibilities

Works with the Quality Assurance Team to develop, implement, maintain and monitor the comprehensive quality management system (QMS), including

• SOP Document Control
• Employee SOP/Compliance Training
• Record Maintenance
• CAPA Implementation and Reporting
• Internal Quality Audits
• External Audits and Inspections
• Vendor Audits
• System Validation Review and Archive
• Quality Department Process Improvement Initiatives
• Org Charts, CVs, Job Descriptions, Debarment Checks Maintenance
• Performs other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree* with 2+ years of experience implementing typical quality assurance activities, including:

• Facilitating internal audits of processes, study documentation, and records, as well as, maintenance of related records.
• Preparing and/or participation in client or regulatory audits and maintenance of related records.
• Identification and reporting of incidents/deviations, maintenance of related reports and documents, implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions.
• Assignment and tracking of staff training and maintenance of training records.
• Review, development and revision of procedures (SOPs), as well as, maintenance of controlled documents and related records.
• Qualification of suppliers/vendors and maintenance of related documentation.
• Review of system validation documentation and maintenance of related records.

*Progressive experience in implementing quality systems may substitute educational requirement.

Seeking Key Characteristics

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Ability to multi-task and meet target dates
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records

Preferred Experience, but not required

• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) in a clinical trial atmosphere
• Experience using MasterControl or similar eQMS system

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Clinical Research Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring clinical research is conducted according to the highest quality standards and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. The Compliance Manager reports to the  Assistant Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance in the clinical trials office, Clinical Research Support (CRS), for the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. The position collaborates with partner institutions, Office of General Counsel, Institutional Review Office, Division Administrators, Clinical Research Management and Training.

Responsibilities

Please include a cover letter with your application detailing your interest and qualifications for this position.

• Prepares and implements remediation and corrective action plans, audits response timelines and escalation plans; communicates expectations in a collaborative environment
• Conducts for-cause and spot audits of clinical trials
• Develops, implements and maintains Compliance policies and standard operating procedures
• Assesses resources and needs to meet NCI-Designated Cancer Center guidelines and Center strategic planning goals
• Acts as primary Institutional contact for compliance and regulatory-related communications with outside sponsors, partners and regulatory institutions
• Participates in Consortium study review committees
• Coordinates with Regulatory Affairs team when needed to address regulatory-related matters
• Defines compliance and quality metrics, performs qualitative and quantitative data analyses and reports findings to senior management
• Assists with the development of standard training requirements and assists with ongoing compliance-related education and training for investigators and research personnel
• Identifies compliance risks during study start-up and management; works directly with investigator and research personnel to define root causes and recommend areas of training and process improvements
• Collaborates with partner institutions to facilitate start-up, management and audit of clinical research activities that are compliant with guidelines and regulatory requirements including billing compliance
• Maintains visibility and awareness of the roles and resources available; represents the Program at presentations, meetings and other out-reach activities for Cancer Consortium faculty and research personnel
• Participates in Center-wide and Cancer Consortium process improvement projects and leads quality-related improvement projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree in health care related field preferred
• Three to Five (3-5) years working experience in a research quality and/or auditing environment with expertise, knowledge, and GCP experience in auditing clinical trials, including auditing internal processes, performing sponsor audits, and proficiency with electronic systems used to manage clinical trial data or safety reporting. Oncology and/or hematology research experience preferred.
• Assessing risk in the conduct of clinical research
• Communicating with all levels of a research organization
• Interpreting federal regulations and guidelines
• Designing tools for the management of clinical research
• Developing corrective action plans for study teams
• Working across large academic institutions
• Thorough understanding of the regulations governing human subjects research
• Clinical research and compliance certification preferred

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Under the direction of the Regulatory Affairs Lead and the Research Nurse, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will manage all or part of assorted clinical research studies. Duties will include IRB submissions, study start-up, patient tracking, and some data entry into study databases.

Responsibilities

Various aspects of clinical trial operations including:

• Assist the Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate and Research Nurse with preparing start-up documentation including IRB documents, eligibility checklists, study procedures/SOPs, study-specific clinic orders and study calendars
• Assist with IRB renewals and reporting for protocols
• Backup for sample collection, scheduling study related clinic procedures such as blood draws, infusions and imaging according to protocol requirements; coordinates with clinic staff to ensure proper documentation and timing of research-related procedures
• Assist with completion of CRF (Case Report Forms), extracting data from medical charts of partner institutions (ORCA, CIS, Mindscape) for multiple studies
• Participate in weekly clinical meeting discussion of protocol status and patient reports

Qualifications

Clinical Research Coordinator I Minimum Education/Experience: BS or higher degree required in scientific/medical field. Previous work experience in a clinical research setting required.

Clinical Research Coordinator II Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent experience/education. Master’s degree in healthcare related field preferred, particularly in the area of epidemiology. Minimum of three years post-master’s or five years post-bachelor’s experience in clinical study/trials coordination or related field.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I/II (CRC I/II) will coordinate day-to-day activities for assigned clinical research protocols for the Infectious Disease Sciences Program while demonstrating competence in clinical research skills, problem-solving, and priority setting.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of complex investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and cooperative group clinical research studies involving human subjects. This individual will work under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Program Manager and will be required to perform their responsibilities with independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and provide guidance to other study staff in carrying out research implementation tasks. The incumbent will some or all the following responsibilities:

Study Conduct / Clinical Research Practice

• Work independently in performing daily responsibilities required to plan and execute investigator driven/industry-based clinical research trials and non-intervention protocols.
• Coordinate research and administrative activities related to studies, ensuring all projects are completed according to project timelines.
• Serve as project liaison, representing the project to other center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations.
• On assigned projects, act as the main protocol resource person for the investigator and/or research sponsor, research subjects, local and central labs, monitors, primary care teams, and investigational pharmacy staff.
• Collaborate with investigators and coworkers to ensure completion of study activities
• Train others as needed and develop standard operating procedures (SOP) or other necessary documents for standardized study conduct.
• Screen and recruit subjects either within the consortium or the community dependent upon study specific requirements, enroll, and follow research subjects, complete case report forms (CRFs), place physician orders, coordinate research study visits, communicate with the primary care teams, investigational pharmacy staff and research subjects.
• Travel to University of Medical Center, Seattle Children’s, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will be required for the enrollment of study subjects.
• Ensure accurate enrollment records are maintained and up to date.
• Coordinate specimen collection, transport, processing, storage, and shipment procedures according to protocol requirements. Track and maintain research supplies.
• Create source documents or CRFs as needed to promote efficient data collection and entry.
• Review CRFs to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice.
• Identify and report any adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy.

Protocol Development and Implementation

• Help develop and review research protocols for feasibility and collaborate with study leadership to develop the study budget and implementation plans.
• Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, which may include data collection tools, study reference materials, and study specific orders. Revise and utilize tools as necessary to fulfill the aims of the clinical trial.

Budget and Billing

• Prepare requests for research prices on study activities and coordinate the research billing start-up process.
• Review, reconcile, and approve research study bills. Work closely with the IDS fiscal staff to ensure accurate research billing and reimbursement.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Facilitate protocol monitoring visits and collaborate with study monitors to resolve data discrepancies and procedural issues.
• Provide input to the regulatory coordinator on protocol document submissions and continuing review reports.
• Prepare or assist in preparing consent forms, continuation review reports, protocol modifications, serious adverse event reports, and other study reports.

Other duties which may be required:

• Perform retrospective chart review as required
• Travel for investigator meetings
• Will require weekends and holiday coverage for clinical studies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Coordinator I Minimum Education/Experience: BS or higher degree required in scientific/medical field. Previous work experience in a clinical research setting required.
• Clinical Research Coordinator II Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent experience/education. Master’s degree in healthcare related field preferred, particularly in the area of epidemiology. Minimum of three years post-master’s or five years post-bachelor’s experience in clinical study/trials coordination or related field.
• Computer experience including electronic CRF, MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.
• Knowledge using REDCap databases is desirable.
• Excellent written and communication skills, attention to detail, high-level organization, leadership ability, and the flexibility to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Desire Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA), or equivalent certification

Overview

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s, and UW Medicine. One extraordinary group whose sole mission is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients. SCCA's purpose is to provide state-of-the-art, patient and family centered care; support the conduct of cancer clinical research and education; enhance access to improved cancer interventions; and advance the standard of cancer care regionally and beyond.

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of clinical research studies which include phases I-IV industry, investigator-initiated, and NIH sponsored research studies, and other research projects offered through Research Integration (RI). This includes screening patients for protocol eligibility, ensuring informed consent has been properly obtained, enrolling subjects, collecting data and communicating with clinic staff. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all such clinical research activity meets regulatory requirements and is compliant with all federal, state, local and institutional policies. The position will manage study start-up, modification submissions, annual/continuous reporting, and study closeout submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and any other relevant regulatory agencies, committees, the sponsor, funding foundation or governmental agency. The Clinical Research Coordinator serves as a liaison to administrative and clinical staff and must serve as a role model as they promote the mission, values, and philosophy of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance as they perform their duties.

Responsibilities

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Regulatory Affairs Manager of Research Integration and must maintain effective working relationships with investigators, management and research staff (both internal and external to the organization).

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Regulatory/Essential Documents

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and provisioning of continual oversight of all SCCA RI research-related regulatory documents, which includes, but may not be limited to, the following:
  • Coordinate and manage the regulatory documents from each participating Network Affiliate member institution, from each SCCA Community site location and from Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium Disease Site Research Programs and service areas which are partnering with Research Integration to conduct clinical trials.
  • Create and maintain up to date regulatory documents and files. Such files include, but may not be limited to, NCTN study documentation, DOA logs, Curriculum Vitae (CVs), Medical Licenses (MLs), HSP and GCP training documentation, protocol-specific training documentation, conflict of interest (COI) and financial disclosure (FD) documents, etc.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of, and adherence to, SCCA RI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
  • Maintain regulatory documentation, site documents and study regulatory files, ensuring that all documentation is compliant with all applicable SOPs and are in audit-ready condition (i.e., up to date, accurate and complete).
  • Coordinate and negotiate with study sponsors regarding the development and modification of consent form language; write clinical research trial consent forms in accordance with GCP and FDA guidelines; translate complicated research protocol requirements into language easily understood by research participants and laypersons.
• Prepare submissions and query responses in a timely manner to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to assure the protection of human subjects in research. Submissions which may include investigator 1572 forms, safety reports, non-compliance/deviation reports, SAEs and 3rd Party Safety Reports and other documents that may be required by a regulatory agency or the institution.
• Prepare for internal and external inspections, audits and monitoring visits by collaborating with the QA Specialist and clinical research coordinators to prepare regulatory binders, scheduling the monitoring visit and following up on queries related to the visit.
• Manage clinical research regulatory information in the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).
• Manage the record retention, archiving, and document destruction of clinical trial records, ensuring that all essential documents are handled in accordance with FDA, other applicable regulatory guidelines and SOPs.

Clinical Research Coordination

• Review and understand operational needs of protocols. Communicate protocol requirements to study teams. Work with study team to manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management.
• Collaborate with clinic providers and staff, ancillary services, and research staff regarding protocol implementation and operations.
• Screen patients for protocol eligibility.
• Register patients to studies.
• Collect and enter data in a timely manner in accordance with the protocol. Resolve queries as needed.
• Submit reports and documents as required.
• Coordinate study drug management.
• Participate in study start-up such as protocol implementation activities.
• Maintain detailed records of studies and assists with maintenance of master patient logs and master study files.
• Develop tools and materials necessary to train individuals involved in the conduct of the study.
• Establish and organize study files.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical research setting
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases
• Experience with electronic medical records systems
• Ability to understand and follow multiple complex protocols at multiple sites
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups
• Problem solving skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of clinical research experience
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA), or equivalent certification
• Oncology research experience
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines for conducting clinical research; for example, good clinical practice (ICH-GCP), Human Subjects Protections, etc.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I/II (CRC I/II) will coordinate day-to-day activities for assigned clinical research protocols for the Infectious Disease Sciences Program while demonstrating competence in clinical research skills, problem-solving, and priority setting

Responsibilities

The incumbent will participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of complex investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and cooperative group clinical research studies involving human subjects. This individual will work under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Program Manager and will be required to perform their responsibilities with independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and provide guidance to other study staff in carrying out research implementation tasks. The incumbent will some or all the following responsibilities:

Study Conduct / Clinical Research Practice

• Work independently in performing daily responsibilities required to plan and execute investigator driven/industry-based clinical research trials and non-intervention protocols.
• Coordinate research and administrative activities related to studies, ensuring all projects are completed according to project timelines.
• Serve as project liaison, representing the project to other center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations.
• On assigned projects, act as the main protocol resource person for the investigator and/or research sponsor, research subjects, local and central labs, monitors, primary care teams, and investigational pharmacy staff.
• Collaborate with investigators and coworkers to ensure completion of study activities
• Train others as needed and develop standard operating procedures (SOP) or other necessary documents for standardized study conduct.
• Screen and recruit subjects either within the consortium or the community dependent upon study specific requirements, enroll, and follow research subjects, complete case report forms (CRFs), place physician orders, coordinate research study visits, communicate with the primary care teams, investigational pharmacy staff and research subjects.
• Travel to University of Medical Center, Seattle Children’s, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will be required for the enrollment of study subjects.
• Ensure accurate enrollment records are maintained and up to date.
• Coordinate specimen collection, transport, processing, storage, and shipment procedures according to protocol requirements. Track and maintain research supplies.
• Create source documents or CRFs as needed to promote efficient data collection and entry.
• Review CRFs to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice.
• Identify and report any adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy.

Protocol Development and Implementation

• Help develop and review research protocols for feasibility and collaborate with study leadership to develop the study budget and implementation plans.
• Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, which may include data collection tools, study reference materials, and study specific orders. Revise and utilize tools as necessary to fulfill the aims of the clinical trial.

Budget and Billing

• Prepare requests for research prices on study activities and coordinate the research billing start-up process.
• Review, reconcile, and approve research study bills. Work closely with the IDS fiscal staff to ensure accurate research billing and reimbursement.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Facilitate protocol monitoring visits and collaborate with study monitors to resolve data discrepancies and procedural issues.
• Provide input to the regulatory coordinator on protocol document submissions and continuing review reports.
• Prepare or assist in preparing consent forms, continuation review reports, protocol modifications, serious adverse event reports, and other study reports.

Other duties which may be required:

• Perform retrospective chart review as required
• Travel for investigator meetings
• Will require weekends and holiday coverage for clinical studies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Coordinator I Minimum Education/Experience: BS or higher degree required in scientific/medical field. Previous work experience in a clinical research setting required.
• Clinical Research Coordinator II Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent experience/education. Master’s degree in healthcare related field preferred, particularly in the area of epidemiology. Minimum of three years post-master’s or five years post-bachelor’s experience in clinical study/trials coordination or related field.
• Computer experience including electronic CRF, MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.
• Knowledge using REDCap databases is desirable.
• Excellent written and communication skills, attention to detail, high-level organization, leadership ability, and the flexibility to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Desire Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA), or equivalent certification

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II functions independently at SCCA's clinic on the EvergreenHealth campus in Kirkland. This coordinator participates in all aspects of clinical research trials except those that require medical expertise or licensure and leads key tasks such recruitment/screening/enrollment, supporting the managment of patients being treated in a clinincal trial, accurate record keeping, data collection and management, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day coordination of clinical research studies including screening patients for protocol eligibility, ensuring informed consent has been properly obtained, enrolling subjects, collecting data and communicating with clinic staff.
• Collaborates with clinic providers and staff, ancillary services, and research staff regarding protocol implementation and operations
• Collects and enters data in a timely manner in accordance with the protocol
• Collects and maintains regulatory documents
• Submits reports and documents as required
• Coordinates the study drug management process
• Coordinates research protocol monitoring and auditing visits and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements to ensure research quality
• Participates in the development of department and/or protocol standard operating procedures and tools
• Participates in the startup of a study including protocol implementation

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical research setting required
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases
• Experience with electronic medical records systems
• Ability to understand and follow multiple complex protocols at multiple sites
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups
• Problem solving skills

Preferred:

• Oncology research experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of clinical research experience
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA), or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines for conducting clinical research; for example, good clinical practice (ICH-GCP), Human Subjects Protocol, etc.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

This individual will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and will be required to perform their esponsibilities with a high level of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines. The ability to work across Fred Hutchinson, University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will be critical.

The ideal candidate will be able to address the full set of responsibilities in this listing and commit to a 1.0 FTE position.

Responsibilities

• Principal Investigator Support:
  • Serve as designee of the Principal Investigator (PI) to manage the daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with regulatory, GCP guidelines and institutional policy
  • Liase with SCCA clinical and administrative teams to identify appropriate and effective recruitment pathways

• Recruitment and Enrollment
  • Review study candidates’ medical records for study eligibility
  • Ensure informed consent, initiate patient enrollment, and ensure accurate enrollment records are maintained

• Education
  • Educate clinical teams, co-investigators, ancillary departments, and patients to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation

• Protocol Implementation
  • Because the nature of the clinical study may vary within this job, the CRC must be capable of moving seamlessly between different protocols
  • Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, which may include data collection tools, study reference materials, and study specific orders. Revise and utilize tools as necessary to fulfill the aims of the clinical trial.
  • Initiate scheduling of patient clinic visits, and on-going study visits. Ensure clinical procedures, lab test, and other protocol specific activities are completed as outlined in the protocols.
  • Complete requisition forms, assemble kits for upcoming research visits, transport laboratory samples, and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study specific guidelines, while tracking and maintaining research supplies.

• Budget & Billing
  • Understand clinical trial budget and billing plans for patients enrolled on clinical trials or studies
  • Work with internal partners to obtain and submit budget and billing information

• Other Duties Which May Be Required
  • Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with protocol development, revision, and study analysis
  • Collaborate with Investigational Drug Services (IDS) on drug assignment, dispensation information, and maintain regular communication regarding status of study subjects
  • Ensure study drug self-administration and accountability with patients
  • Perform non-clinical ECGs
  • Administer study questionnaires and disperse study-related payments
  • Conduct study interviews and participate in focus groups
  • Function as a protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, and when necessary, other institutions or drug companies
  • Maintain or assist in maintaining IRB correspondence and regulatory documentation.  Prepare or assist in preparing consent forms, continuation review reports, protocol submissions and modifications, and other study reports
  • Maintain appropriate source documentation, and complete or assist with accurate data entry into case report forms in a timely manner
  • Coordinate monitoring visits and respond to queries and other requests from study monitors
  • Identify and report adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy
  • Participate in the review of charges for patients on clinical trials to ensure billing compliance
  • Travel for industry sponsored investigator meetings
  • Maintain knowledge in the field through attending related project meetings, reading related literature, and maintaining professional associations
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, with Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Applicant must have a minimum of one to two years of clinical research or related experience.
• Previous experience in biobehavioral intervention studies (e.g. web apps, acupuncture) is preferred
• Previous experience in oncology research and clinical data collection is preferred
• Previous experience in investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored drug studies is preferred
• Previous experience in survey research and qualitative interviewing is preferred
• This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative focus is essential, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The position will work directly with an Assistant Member in the Infectious Disease Sciences Program in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division to provide support to the PI and research staff in the development, implementation and management of his diverse research portfolio, including research studies and clinical trials.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for providing support on all aspects of research study and clinical trial development and implementation. Primary responsibilities of the CRC will include assistance with the planning, coordination, implementation, and close-out (e.g. presentation of data, manuscript writing) of industry-sponsored clinical trials, in addition to retrospective and prospective observational or investigator-initiated interventional studies. Additional responsibilities will include communicating with internal and external collaborators and supporting study personnel in the preparation of regulatory documentation and audits if applicable.

Under the supervision of the Research Manager and the PI, the CRC will manage a portfolio of clinical research projects and will be required to perform their responsibilities with a high level of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines. The position will include interaction with patients, physicians, researchers, and other clinical providers and support staff within and outside of the Fred Hutch/ Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) / UW system including the SCCA Patient Care Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the research manager with preparing start-up documentation including IRB documents, eligibility checklists, study procedures/SOPs, study-specific clinic orders and study calendars (if not completed by the Clinical Research Manager)
• Screens and registers patients; ensures eligibility requirements are met
• Ability to consent patients and assures consent forms are completed correctly and in entirety
• Schedules study related clinic procedures such as blood draws, infusions and imaging according to protocol requirements; coordinates with clinic staff to ensure proper documentation and timing of research-related procedures
• Perform review of medical charts using ORCA/MINDscape and enter data in REDCap, Excel or other study-related databases
• Abstracts data from medical records to complete study-specific case-report form (CRFs) (electronic and/or paper) in timely and accurate manner; maintains shadow chart with source documents
• Maintain study and specimen tracking and inventory records for biospecimens pulled from repository.
• Assemble study kits for clinical trials.
• Perform basic processing and banking of lab specimens and associated record keeping
• Collaborates with study sponsor/consortium delegate to assist with study monitoring visits and responds to findings
• Creates and maintains patient tracking tools; communicates status to investigators, management and relevant departments
• Manages study documentation throughout study life cycle including IRB annual renewals, modifications, patient study charts and regulatory binder
• Liaises with study sponsor, investigator(s), research manager and members of study team to communicate timelines, expectations and study status
• Acts as a resource to physicians, investigators, other staff members, and other organizations regarding protocol procedures, data collection requirements and other study related operations
• Keeps knowledge and skills current by completing mandated training and attending meetings with the study team and the Consortium, such as the monthly coordinator meeting, relevant lectures, faculty and administrative presentations, and other opportunities of interest
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Clinical Research Coordinator II Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in scientific/medical field or equivalent experience/education. Master’s degree in healthcare related field is preferred. Minimum of three years post-master’s or five years post-bachelor’s experience in clinical study/trials coordination or related field.

• Clinical research related certification is preferred.
• Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials and documentation of case report form (eCRF) in study electronic data capture (EDC) system
• Ability to work in teams and independently, flexible hours at times in support of clinical trials and regulatory and related compliance
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills and experience is required
• Well-organized and ability to juggle numerous tasks, often with conflicting and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Office Suite, and experience working with excel and databases (preferably REDCap)
• Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines that govern clinical research, including GCP and human subjects research       

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage the planning, coordination, and implementation of complex investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and cooperative group clinical research studies of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This individual will work under the supervision of the Clinical Program Operations Director and will be required to perform their responsibilities with a high level of independence within the scope of study protocol(s) and institutional guidelines.

Responsibilities

Principal Investigator Support:

• Serve as designee of the Principal Investigator (PI) to manage the daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with regulatory, GCP guidelines and institutional policy.
• Review study candidates’ medical records for study eligibility.

Enrollment

• Ensure informed consent, initiate patient enrollment, and ensure accurate enrollment records are maintained.

Education

• Educate clinical teams, ancillary departments, and patients to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation.

Protocol Implementation

• Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, which may include data collection tools, study reference materials, and study specific orders. Revise and utilize tools as necessary to fulfill the aims of the clinical trial.
• Initiate scheduling of patient clinic visits and on-going study visits. Ensure clinical procedures, lab tests, and other protocol-specific activities are completed as outlined in the protocols.
• Manage or delegate sample acquisition: Complete requisition forms, assemble kits for upcoming research visits, transport laboratory samples, and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study specific guidelines, while tracking and maintaining research supplies.

Budget & Billing

• Understand clinical trial budget and billing plans for patients enrolled on clinical trials.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with Investigational Drug Services (IDS) on drug assignment, dispensing information, and maintain regular communication regarding status of study subjects.
• Ensure study drug self-administration and accountability with patients.
• Perform non-clinical ECGs. 
• Administer study questionnaires.
• Function as a protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, and when necessary, other institutions or drug companies. 
• Maintain or assist in maintaining IRB correspondence and regulatory documentation. Prepare or assist in preparing consent forms, continuation review reports, protocol modifications, serious adverse event reports and other study reports.
• Maintain appropriate source documentation, and complete or delegate accurate data entry into case report forms in a timely manner. 
• Delegate or coordinate monitoring visits and respond to queries and other requests from study monitors.
• Identify and report adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policy.
• Participate in the review of charges for patients on clinical trials to ensure billing compliance.
• Travel for industry sponsored investigator meetings.
• Maintain thorough knowledge in the field through attending related project meetings and symposia, reading related literature, and maintaining professional associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Applicant must have a minimum of five years of clinical oncology research experience, preferably in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
• This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, high motivation, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment and work independently
• Collaborative focus is essential, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills
• Candidates must be available to work on-call (rare weekend enrollment responsibilities)

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Clinical Technologist I, certified performs lab tests, and processes on patient samples or products which involves operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data and complying with the laboratory QA/QC program. This position is for a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist for work in both Chemistry and Hematology departments in the Alliance Lab.

Work Schedule: M-F; 0800 – 1630

Responsibilities

• Handles biological specimens and products; performs clinical assays and lab processes by following the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates analytical instruments, compiles and analyzes clinical data, verifies its accuracy and reports results
• Performs laboratory quality controls measurements
• Prepares reagents and materials for clinical procedures
• Enters patient and specimen information and results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical instruments

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training that includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND have laboratory training that includes completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by an HHS-approved organization, or at least 3 months documented laboratory training is each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing
• ASCP or equivalent certification is required
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Manual computation skills
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• One year of clinical lab or research preferred

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Clinical Technologist II – Certified (Quality) is an integral member of both the Clinical Laboratory Team and the Cellular Therapeutics Quality Team with two primary roles: Supporting management of the SCCA Point of Care Testing (POCT) Program and supporting Cellular Therapeutics compliance to FDA and accreditation body standards. The Quality Technologist (QT) will be responsible for POCT and associated Quality Processes under the direction of the QA Manager, Clinical Labs. The program provides oversight of all testing performed at the points of patient care throughout the SCCA Clinic. The program is overseen and run by the Laboratory Quality Department. Testing includes all testing completed at the bed side during patient care. Testing personnel include nurses, physicians, MAs and other clinical care providers.

The Cellular Therapeutics (CTP) Quality Department is responsible for all therapeutic cellular collection and processing occurring at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA). Under the direction of the CTP Quality Regulatory Compliance Manager, the QT will be responsible for ensuring cellular product safety and regulatory compliance within Cellular Therapeutics.

Shift Schedule: M-F; 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Responsibilities

Clinical Laboratory Quality

• Support laboratory quality improvement meetings and special projects as designated and maintains the Lab Quality Dashboard.
• Performs Document Control Procedures for Clinical Laboratories as needed.
• May review documents for compliance and appropriateness that are generated by the laboratories such as validations and Standard Operating Procedures.

POCT

• Handles biological specimens and products; performs clinical assays and lab processes by following the Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical instruments
• Audits accuracy and reporting of results
• Participates in orientation, training, and competency assessments for all POCT Staff
• Responsible for coordinating inventory needs with materials management
• Develops and validates POCT related equipment and processes
• Is responsible for quality control processes and data
• Performs advanced processes maintenance and troubleshooting

Cellular Therapeutics Quality

• Review product processing records to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and release criteria
• Perform product release
• Review, evaluate and investigate deviations; coordinate corrective actions with Operational staff. Work with Operational management to properly close variances.
• Author, revise and review controlled documents. Able to recommend changes to documents as necessary.
• Help monitor the quality of purchased materials and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Perform review of product removal process for CTL.
• Assist in the tracking and trending of quality indicators.
• Assist with Document Control activities.
• Perform other assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
  • OR An associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training that includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND have laboratory training that includes completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by an HHS-approved organization, or at least 3 months documented laboratory training is each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical lab or research experience
• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or an equivalent certification through ASCP or AMT.
• Proficient with the MS Office Suite
• Manual computation skills
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Shares learned information Performs laboratory quality controls measurements
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable laboratory regulations
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to interpret applicable regulations (FDA/FACT/CAP/CLIA/DOH/ASHI)

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This Revenue Cycle Department Role provides data analysis and interpretation to support the department’s EPIC Destination 1 initiatives. This role collaborates with Revenue Cycle and Clinical Leadership to support the implementation of EPIC Destination 1 related to coding and charge capture. Provides medical staff and others ongoing education and information regarding documentation guidelines for supporting medical necessity. Responsible for abstracting facility services to ensure appropriate code assignment of CPT and ICD10 codes while maintaining department coding productive standards.

Responsibilities

Epic Coding and Charge Capture Operations:

• Responsible for provider and nursing missing documentation deficiency review and reporting
• Performs Q/A coding audits and other special project audits related to coding and charge capture
• Recommend or educate others on policies regarding the proper use of CPT Codes, modifiers and diagnosis codes in order to comply with regulations set forth by Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, PPO Contracts, Indemnity Insurers, and all other healthcare payers. This may include distribution of guidelines to providers.
• Collaborate with clinical departments, Compliance, Quality and Revenue Cycle to improve any process gaps identified in front end charge capture processes.
•  Monitors assigned work queues and reviews accounts for coding and or charge capture edits
•  Serve as a resource during the Epic Care (D1) project and stabilization  
• Other duties as assigned

Facility Coding:

• Reviews documentation for appropriate diagnosis and procedure code assignment for facility visits using the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.
• Works independently and takes initiative to identify opportunities to maximize efficiencies.
• Ensures coding compliance by applying all coding principles and guidelines
• Responds to billing and coding questions from providers, staff and administrators
• Provides follow-up related to clinical documentation clarification to support medical necessity

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and CDI experience
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC, CCS-P
• Minimum of 2 years of certified coding and hospital and billing experience including appeals, denials and payor policies/guidelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentations skills
• Ability to collaborate and engage others
• Ability to analyze data and provide appropriate interpretation
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytic skills to formulate recommendations and resolve problems
• Ability to utilize resources for process improvement

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• CDI, case management/utilization review experience
• Minimum of 2 years in education and training of medical providers regarding coding and documentation guidelines. Experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree in a medical field of study along with required certification.
• Prior experience working with clinical professionals
• Prior oncology or transplant coding, prior training experience, surgical and infusion coding
• EPIC HB, 3M encoder, ORCA experience

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) for the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium (the Consortium) is seeking a leader and team player for the role of Community Health Education (CHE) Manager. The CHE Manager will oversee outreach and engagement work in support of the OCOE strategic plan. This role will report to the OCOE Program Administrator.

The CHE Manager will facilitate partnerships among Consortium researchers, OCOE staff, and external organizations on collaborative projects related to health equity in the Consortium’s 13-county catchment area. The CHE Manager will manage 4 Community Health Educators (CHEs), supporting and supervising them as they conduct outreach, education, and research with communities that are disproportionately represented in cancer incidence and mortality, including American Indian/Alaskan Native, African Americans/Black, Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx, those living in rural areas, those with low socio-economic status, uninsured/underinsured, and other disenfranchised individuals.

Responsibilities

The CHE Manager will work independently in performing daily responsibilities of supervising, coordinating, and overseeing the 4 CHEs in the OCOE. Special skills and knowledge are applied in directing the CHEs to cover the entire catchment area and ensure that the community voice is heard and brought to the OCOE on a regular and continuing basis. Annually, the CHE Manager will oversee the implementation of a catchment area needs assessment that will provide information to the Community Action Coalition about the state of cancer incidence and mortality in the catchment area. They will prepare an annual summary report of the needs assessment. Activities include preparing, facilitating and coordinating individuals and groups to support the OCOE in its outreach to the catchment area. The CHE Manager will be responsible for writing reports to the community, the Internal Advisory Committee, the Consortium, and to the National Institutes of Health.

The CHE Manager will perform some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Oversee four CHEs
• Develop materials and products based on principles and methods of health education and promotion
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with established strong writing of health communications, media materials, and presentations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures according to protocol, IRB, grant/contract and Center specifications
• Develop curriculum and training materials with CHEs and community members
• Practice community-based participatory research in community engagement and interaction; coordinate with community organizations
• Collaborate with other Consortium entities, such as University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance programs
• Oversee the development of public health interventions consistent with the OCOE strategic plan and annual action plans produced by the OCOE Team in partnership with the Community Action Coalition
• Coordinate the activities of multiple stakeholders as they implement the activities identified by the Community Action Coalition
• Coordinate meetings and events
• Coordinate timely completion and submission of HR documents, expense reimbursement, and credit card reconciliation
• Practice and knowledge of cultural sensitivity with diverse populations in the Cancer Consortium catchment area
• Manage OCOE pilot grants and small grants, including overseeing grantees, and monitoring IRB
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings
• Ensure that project information is presented at regional and national conferences
• Monitor OCOE web pages, SharePoint, social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Coordinate CHE training and development
• Travel within the catchment area for events and meetings with the partner organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required with at least 5 years of post-bachelor’s relevant experience and training
• Requires excellent written skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service and verbal communication skills
• Must have demonstrated cultural humility
• Demonstrated excellent human relations, facilitation and influencing skills to deal effectively with a broad range of people
• Ability to manage relationships effectively and build collaborative bridges
• Experience supervising multiple staff
• Excellent leadership and organizational management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects from inception to completion
• Ability to think critically and synthesize complex issues to move project forward
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Professional experience in public health
• Strong computer skills, including database creation and management (e.g., EndNote, REDCap, Access) and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Must be flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related field with at least 2 years of post-master’s relevant experience
• Experience working in an academic or scientific research environment

Professional attributes:

• Problem solver
• Detail-oriented
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, sound judgment
• Motivated by challenge to solve problems and positively affect systems and people
• Positive attitude and sense of humor

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking a Computer Systems Validation Specialist. The Computer System Validation Specialist uses best practices to develop, conduct, and document validation of clinical research systems in accordance with federal guidance on computer systems validation. This role works with Business Analysts, Developers, and Project Managers within an agile SDLC to ensure that computer systems function as designed in a consistent and reproducible manner, and meet business, functional, and regulatory requirements. This role reports directly to the Associate Director, Technology Systems & Services.

Responsibilities

The person in this position is responsible for leading or contributing to the planning and documentation of computer system validations. They will also participate as a Tester in developing, maintaining, and conducting system and integration testing for SCHARP systems, in support of computer system validation. In addition to testing, they will be responsible for developing and maintaining a system test methodology and computer system validation procedures that complements the SCHARP SDLC. Tests, test methodology, and computer system validation artifacts will be thoroughly documented according to best practices. This person will work as part of project and validation teams, responsible for writing and conducting tests, as part of system upgrade teams, responsible for conducting regression testing, and independently and proactively developing test methodology, and improving computer system validation practices.

Responsibilities may include:

• Develop, document, implement, and grow system test and computer system validation methodology in alignment with best practices and regulatory guidance
• Develop and maintain system test plans that include grey and black box testing of both in-house developed and COTS systems
• Conduct and document computer system validations, and ensure that validation artifacts, including validation plans, requirements documents, risk assessments, traceability matrices, are accurate and documented correctly
• Write, document, and execute system Operational Qualifications (OQ) as part of computer systems validation
• Conduct system and integration and regression testing and document results
• Play the role of Quality Assurance / Test for assigned applications as part of an agile SDLC

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in test
• Direct experience with computer systems validation
• Direct experience with software testing methods and processes
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Able to define clear and concise processes
• Must be team-oriented and collaborative
   

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Informatics or related field
• Experience working in a clinical research environment
• ITIL experience or certification
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Proficient in a modern scripting language such as Perl, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience querying database systems

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center invites applications for an open faculty position in the Division of Basic Sciences. Recruitment at an Assistant Member level is preferred but we will consider more senior applicants. We seek an exceptional structural biologist conducting fundamental research within areas of molecular and cellular biology that possess significant potential for novel biological insight and discovery. A particularly strong expertise and focus on the use of Cryo-electron microscopy (CryoEM) as their primary experimental approach is required.

Fred Hutch provides outstanding colleagues, a collegial atmosphere, and a wealth of resources to support junior faculty success. Graduate students are drawn from the outstanding ‘Molecular and Cellular Biology’ and ‘Biophysics, Structure and Design’ graduate programs at the University of Washington. Fred Hutch is located in a modern campus by Lake Union in Seattle, Washington, and is close to other non-profit research institutes and the University of Washington. See our website for further information (www.fredhutch.org/basic/).

For consideration, applicants must have a doctoral degree and a substantial record of achievement pre and post-doctoral. Applicants from underrepresented populations are particularly encouraged to apply. Application deadline for consideration for a fall interview: August 31, 2019. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis after the deadline if the position is not filled. Candidates should visit http://apply.interfolio.com/64580 for application instructions.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Responsibilities

This person will serve in a full-time role of data analyst/programmer, working under the direct mentorship of the group lead data analyst. The engineer will be focused on: 

• building expertise on the internal clinical research dataset and data systems.
• understanding and supporting the different business functions that our systems coordinate, both for research users on the Fred Hutch side and clinical users engaged in patient care and clinical operations.
• working with scientific researchers to analyze and understand clinical data;
• supporting clinical operations of SCCA and Fred Hutch (including system data interfaces with external institutions of the Consortium);
• programming and automating reports to extract and deliver clinical data to investigators, clinicians and clinical support staff; and
• providing research application of our clinical data integrated with external data sources (Amalga) on behalf of CRD’s scientific mission.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3-6 years (ASE II), or 6-9 years (ASE III) of directly related experience
• Experience in working with Microsoft SQL Server and related Microsoft products
• Strong skills in analyzing relational data and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in working in the health care and/or medical research fields
• Experience with HL7 intersystem data interface engines

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Data Coordinator will work with the research team to collect and abstract clinical data from medical records and research charts, and work closely with the physicians and research staff in providing administrative, technical and data entry support for research projects.

This part-time (.50 FTE) position must be able to work independently on multiple research projects. This position requires daily interaction with physicians, other health care personnel (e.g. nurses, patient care coordinators, patient service representatives, and medical assistants), pharmaceutical company sponsors and any other groups integral to the successful completion of the data needs for the research project. This position is supervised by and reports to the Research Manager or Research Coordinator.

Responsibilities

1. Abstract patient/participant data from medical records and enter into study electronic data capture system in a timely manner, according to protocol reporting guidelines and contracted timelines.
2. Maintain databases and shadow charts with source documentation. Demonstrate knowledge of database definitions.
3. Identify procedural problems and communicate to the study coordinator, PI and research manager as appropriate.
4. Resolve and answer data queries in a timely manner, in collaboration with the study coordinator as applicable.
5. Develop study-specific data collection tools in accordance with database requirements.
6. In collaboration with the study coordinator, track and maintain research subject schedules based on complex protocol-specific requirements
7. In collaboration with the Investigator and study coordinator, anticipate and plan for data deadlines
8. Perform routine audits to ensure quality and completeness of the data submitted. Identify missing data and correct deficiencies.
9. Serve as a resource to investigators, subjects, and collaborating physicians, service areas and organizations with questions about study procedures and operations.
10. Assist study coordinator with scheduling monitoring visits and completing associated tasks.
11. Prepare research sample collection kits, deliver to collection sites, and assure samples are collected and routed appropriately.
12. Assist with completion and collection of regulatory documents
13. May interact with patients at study visits to collect data.
14. Perform other duties to support the research team, including archiving records of closed studies; maintaining shared drive files; requesting medical records from outside providers.
15. Keep knowledge and skills current by completing mandated training and attending meetings with the study team and the Consortium, such as the monthly coordinator meetings, disease group meetings/rounds, faculty and administrative presentations, and other opportunities of interest.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• One to two years of experience working in healthcare environment with oncology and/or research experience preferred. Strong preference given to candidates with previous experience conducting clinical trials in hematologic malignancies.
• Strong computer skills and experience with data entry and databases. Prefer experience with Medidata RAVE.
• Competency in Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, under supervision, and be a team player.
• Ability to adapt and respond appropriately to competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of FDA, GCP, and NIH requirements preferred.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Data Coordinator II monitors data collection and its adherence to protocols and is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing, and quality control of clinical trial data. 

Responsibilities

The incumbent works with limited supervision in performing work assignments, and uses judgment in data collection, quality control, and liaison activities.

• Review research protocols with regard to data collection
• Review and monitor patient/participant clinical trial data
• Abstract and code information such as patient/participant treatment and progress
• Perform routine audits to insure quality and completeness of the data submitted
• Serve as a liaison and reference resource to Physicians, Investigators, other staff members, and other organizations with questions about data collection or protocol procedures and requirements
• Monitor adherence to protocol, investigating any violation
• Maintain computer database
• Participate in committees with regard to data quality assurance
• Maintain ongoing contact with data suppliers to insure timely and complete delivery of data
• Assist in the development of data acquisition forms
• Assist in the planning and content of statistical reports
• Coordinate special projects
• Provide input to support policies and goals of the department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; relevant experience in lieu of degree acceptable
• 1-2 years' experience in clinical research
• Strong computer skills and experience working with databases; EDC experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Data Warehouse Team within SCCA Information Technology is responsible for designing, developing and supporting SCCA data systems and integration for both operational and analytical purposes.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Data Warehouse Manager, the Data Engineer is responsible for developing BI solutions for the Enterprise Data Warehouse in the Microsoft stack of SQL tools. This includes designing and implementing strategies for new data acquisition, data distribution, and workflow orchestration as the data warehouse expands its offerings into AWS. The role will also be responsible for transferring and integrating data into the DW from source systems as well as partner data warehouses and repositories. In collaboration with team members, the Data Engineer will analyze and profile data to design, implement, and test procedures, packages, and processes to meet business needs.

Data are acquired and distributed in a number of different ways and will require a willingness to learn and troubleshoot multiple systems, old and new. The Data Engineer will work with team members, end users, and other stakeholders to provide solutions with minimal operational disruption and high data integrity. As a member of an agile team, the Data Engineer will participate in daily and weekly meetings to coordinate efforts.

Additional responsibilities include the ability to:

• Work with analyst partners to understand their information needs and business requirements
• Work with teammates to design and build new infrastructure on MS stack and (eventually) AWS
• Work with SDET to perform end-to-end data analysis and ensure data quality gaps are identified
• Communicate and resolve issues and questions during development, testing, and release of new code
• Collaboratively work with other members of the Data Warehouse team, IT and Business partners
• Mentor team members
• Work on multiple projects in parallel

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of demonstrated data warehousing & business intelligence experience
• Minimum 5 years development experience using T-SQL
• Ability to manage business expectations and deliver customer-focused solutions
• Experience translating business challenges into flexible/extensible/simple and elegant solutions
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and an ability to multi-task
• Strong understanding of database design
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to new and changing technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Programming skills in PowerShell and/or C#
• Strong understanding of Visual Studio Solutions and Projects
• Experience using AWS for data processing
• SQL Server indexing and performance tuning
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations
• Familiarity with diverse kinds of healthcare and/or clinical data
• Experience with Cerner and/or Epic healthcare systems
• Familiarly with the Systems/Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with Agile software development

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

SCCA’s Advanced Analytics Program harnesses the power of data to help SCCA deliver state of the art cancer care. The Data Scientist will join this growing team of innovative, results-oriented and collaborative professionals who employ advanced analytics to improve the experience of our patients, providers and staff. We combine data science expertise with a deep understanding of oncology data and strong clinical and business partnerships to deliver valuable products and demonstrate the extraordinary opportunities for analytics in healthcare. The Data Scientist is a critical member of this team who will inform our strategy, expand our capabilities, and deliver solutions that make SCCA a national leader in analytics for oncology.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, productive relationships with clinical and business partners to understand their information needs, identify data science opportunities, and ensure our products add value. Partners may include SCCA executives, directors and managers, providers, researchers, administrators, clinical staff, and outside institutions or agencies.
• Develop a robust understanding of SCCA’s data and data systems – financial, operational and clinical – to ensure effective, reliable, and responsible use of data.
• Build solutions that apply machine learning techniques to address complex business problems, derive actionable insights, and maximize decision-making confidence.
• Lead or participate in all aspects of solution development, including exploratory data analysis, feature selection and engineering, model build, testing and deployment.
• Create data visualizations, interpret/explain models, and present solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Make recommendations, develop technical infrastructure and analytic competencies, and participate in project selection to inform and execute the strategy of the Advanced Analytics Program.

Qualifications

Required

• BA/BS in computational science, healthcare informatics or similar quantitative degree
• 4+ years of applicable analytics or data science experience
• Extensive experience in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering and data visualization
• Proficiency in Python, R or Julia
• Experience with SQL relational databases
• Experience with statistical methodologies and machine learning techniques such as: neural networks, graphical models, ensemble methods and natural language processing
• Demonstrated ability to apply machine learning to solve complex business problems
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• High degree of personal initiative and strong problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree or PhD in statistics, computational biology, healthcare informatics or similar quantitative degree
• Familiarity with healthcare industry and/or experience working with healthcare data, especially in oncology or population health
• Experience with software development, testing, and putting machine learning models into production
• Familiarity with one or more machine learning libraries or frameworks such as: PyTorch, Tensorflow and MXNet
• Experience using PPLs such as Stan, PyMC3 or Pyro for rapid development of generative models
• Experience with natural language processing for electronic medical records
• Strong data visualization skills

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Innovation Laboratory (iLab) at Fred Hutch is seeking a Masters- or PhD-level data scientist. The iLab is a new collaborative initiative of the Immunotherapy and Translational Data Science Integrated Research Centers (IIRC and TDS_IRC) with a mission to advance the introduction and development of new immuno-oncology research technologies. The iLab will spur in-house development and early adoption of novel techniques, including advanced single cell RNA spatial sequencing, T- and B-cell receptor sequencing, and other DNA/RNA-based technologies. The data scientist will work closely with lab personnel and immunotherapy researchers to develop data analysis methods for new technologies.

Over the past three years, Fred Hutch has launched three Integrated Research Centers (IRCs) to increase collaborative research across the Center and stimulate transformative cancer discovery. The IIRC, led by Dr. Stanley Riddell, and the TDS_IRC, led by Dr. Raphael Gottardo, have joined together and created the iLab to speed adoption of novel technologies, particularly those that generate large datasets of high utility to immunotherapy. The successful candidate will be embedded in the iLab, but will also have close ties to the Gottardo Lab and the TDS_IRC. The iLab will initially be housed in the Bielas Lab. Working closely with Drs. Bielas and Gottardo, the successful candidate will function with a high degree of independence as they manage daily activities. We see the integration of computational work within the iLab as an integral part of its success, providing computational innovation.

As a Fred Hutch strategic initiative, we value inclusion and a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to inform our work. We believe in supporting each other through mentorship and providing resources for professional development. Given these values, we strive to make our recruitment and promotion processes fair and transparent. Therefore, we strongly encourage all individuals with an interest in the position to apply. To learn more about the IRCs: Immunotherapy ; Translational Data Science

We are seeking a Masters- or PhD-level data scientist to work with the iLab to develop workflows and data analysis pipelines, from novel genomics technologies developed in-house to collaboration with select industry partners. The data scientist may also support some projects more broadly, creating workflows and analyses that also include data sets generated outside of the iLab, clinical data, and other translation data sources. The ideal candidate will support large collaborative projects in a wide range of problems in oncology research and serve as a consultant/link between the iLab, laboratory and clinical scientists. The incumbent will collaborate with laboratory-based scientists, clinical investigators, biostatisticians, data scientists, programmers and computational biologists in two ways:

• As member of the iLab, creating novel workflows and data analysis pipelines for novel technologies being tested and developed in the laboratory.
• As a contributing member on teams using novel technologies in the iLab, creating and using computational tools for analyzing clinical and pre-clinical samples.

Through these multi-disciplinary collaborations, the data scientist will support and expand opportunities to apply novel tools and technologies to innovative pre-clinical and clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Fred Hutch researchers collaborating with iLab to solve their data science problems
• Manage and set scientific priorities across projects
• Develop and optimize computational pipelines to enable the integration and management of large and complex data sets generated in the iLab
• Test and potentially develop open-source software for reproducible research
• Interpret results from computational and statistical analysis
• Assist with study design and analysis of pre-clinical and clinical trials
• Participate in the dissemination of research findings
• Co-author manuscripts for publication

Qualifications

Data Scientist I - Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, or a related field and a minimum of 2+ years of hands-on data science experience

Data Scientist II - Bachelor's degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, or a related field and a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on data science experience

Data Scientist III - Bachelor's degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, or a related field and a minimum of 8+ years of hands-on data science experience

Minimum qualifications (all levels):

• Experience in analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data
• Excellent programming skills (Python, R, C/C++, Java) including best software development practices (e.g. design, unit tests, documentation, code review)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in high-dimensional data, particularly with NGS and single-cell NGS (e.g. scRNA-seq)
• Experience in cloud computing (e.g. AWS)
• Experience in immunology

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Hutch Data Commonwealth (HDC) represents a new organization within the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center with a mission to develop new capabilities and resources to facilitate the center’s interaction with large and complex data sets. HDC data scientists partner with center investigators in research leveraging high-dimensional data to drive requirements into the HDC product team where data and software engineers are responsible for developing and supporting robust data management and analysis platforms and tools.

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist provides collaborative and innovative analytic support across all divisions of the center, leveraging big data to support and empower center investigators. The Data Scientist will be responsible for construction of analytic datasets sourcing elements from potentially diverse data sources, implementation of exploratory and predictive analyses, visualization of data, communication and presentation of results, and putting these solutions into production. Core responsibilities are:

• Identify and integrate disparate data sources, both internal and external, structured and unstructured clinical or research data from Consortium partners or external collaborators, as well as from publicly-available databases
• Develop and deploy machine learning algorithms, predictive models, and classification methods to advance cancer research and inform clinical decision making
• Deliver novel, data-driven insights to improve outcomes in the treatment of cancer
• Identify areas of growth for the HDC data science team and actively partner with the Fred Hutch Data Science IRC to enhance the breadth and reach of data science across Fred Hutch
• Collaborate with researchers and clinicians to identify high-impact opportunities for data science applications
• Manage data science projects from creation to completion
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences

Qualities in a candidate necessary for success include:

• A strong desire to explore, investigate, dig, and generally uncover patterns and puzzles in data while maintaining a strong sense of thoughtful and pragmatic solutions
• Ability to advise investigators and management in clear language about results and new directions
• Ability not only to work autonomously, but also to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including statisticians, computational biologists, data engineers, epidemiologists, clinicians, administrators, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, data science, statistics, informatics, or equivalent
• Core competency in at least one of the following: deep learning, statistics, genomics, natural language, image processing, medical records or claims
• Proficiency in Python
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling
• Awareness of a variety of data formats and markup languages (e.g., csv, JSON, XML)
• General experience with the following:
  • Common data storage mediums (e.g., SQL, Excel)
  • Unix/Linux
  • Version control (e.g. git)
  • Proven ability to collaborate with various levels of internal and external partners, being able to work independently, with heavy multi-tasking
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional diplomacy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with messy, “real life” data sets. Experience with NoSQL models and big data platforms (e.g., MongoDB, Hadoop, Hive)
• Experience with API’s and container environments (e.g., Flask, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with application development, user design, and visualization tools (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, D3, Shiny)
• Experience architecting, implementing, and tuning deep learning models
• Experience with R and statistical computing

Overview

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Development Manager provides administrative and program support for SCCA Development activities. The Development Manager works in collaboration with SCCA Leadership and across Fred Hutch, UW Medicine, Seattle Children’s programs to ensure donor cultivation, stewardship, recognition and acknowledgement activities are executed in a timely manner, with an eye towards delivering outstanding customer service. The Development Manager is expected to be a self-starter and able to work independently while communicating with multiple contacts across the Alliance. Must maintain professionalism, be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities and remain composed under pressure of deadlines. Must exhibit dependability, willingness to work collaboratively and be capable of working well within all levels of the organizations.

The Development Manager must be able to effectively communicate the mission, values and scope of the Alliance and each institution. The Development Manager reports to the VP, Philanthropy at Fred Hutch and to the VP and Chief Strategy Officer at the SCCA with input on performance management and prioritization by all partners.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Program Management

• Triages development requests which may include external event inquiries, promotion requests, etc.
• Responds to donor inquires and trouble shoots questions about donations, acknowledgement letters and gift designation
• Uses weekly, monthly and quarterly updates to ensure open communication across fundraising programs
• Provides general support for the program, such as maintaining current progress documentation, collateral supplies across campus, updating publications data, coordinating meetings, and room reservations
• Helps people at partner institutions with patient referral support
• Communicates with appropriate colleagues regarding the areas under the Transfer Price Agreement (Fred Hutch: VP Philanthropy, CPE Advancement Services, Director of Gift Services, Data Control Technician, Senior Data Analyst, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations)
• Communicates with SCCA leadership and CDOs at partner institutions on a regular basis, using clearly outlined standards for reporting and group email norms
• Prepares fundraising updates and comparison charts on a regular basis in sync with the timing of Board meetings

Gift Processing and Allocation of Restricted Funds

• Functions as a partner and critical liaison for the SCCA gift processor (50% FTE, Transfer Price Agreement with Fred Hutch)
• Tracks dollars donated and works closely with SCCA finance, ensuring donations are deposited into the correct fund, that funds are awarded and spent and/or distributed to each Alliance organization in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with donor intent
• Triages requests related to honor/memorial fund creation

Donor Engagement

• Stewards SCCA donors with giving capacity below $50,000 working in close partnership with philanthropic gift officers at UW Medicine and Fred Hutch
• Serves as liaison for partner institutions to plan, organize, execute and evaluate annual giving activities for the SCCA; assists with the development of an annual fundraising letter and related materials

Administrative Support

• Exhibits exceptional customer service on the phone and when greeting guests and donors
• Maintains budget for SCCA Development and processes all invoices 
• Maintains supplies of Development materials
• Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form
• Prepares general correspondence including memos and e-mails, proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, and makes appropriate edits; responsible for accuracy and appearance of final documents
• Special assignments or projects as needed or requested

Events

• Serves as main point of contact for Fred Hutch staff managing SCCA community partner events (25% FTE, Transfer Price Agreement TPA with Fred Hutch) and needing access to SCCA speakers, assistance with funding questions, logo approvals from marketing, and tracking of funds raised via Community Partner events including Swim Across America.
• Works with SCCA marketing on external and internal communications, where appropriate, regarding events 
• Coordinates stewardship events for SCCA donor events to include management of logistics and details such as catering, decorations and attendance tracking 

Qualifications

Summary of Experience

• Bachelors degree required 
• Three to four years experience in non-profit project management, marketing, development or related field 
• Strong writing skills required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or RENxT preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional customer service skills required
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
• Strong attention to high level of detail and quality of work
• Highly developed organization and information management skills required
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure 
• Self-motivation and flexibility 
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
• Ability to work under the direction of others and perform special projects as assigned
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Please submit a cover letter as a part of your application.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

We’re looking for a Full Stack developer who will take a key role on our team. Our Full Stack developer must have knowledge in all stages of software development. You’ll be working alongside other engineers and developers, collaborating on the various layers of the infrastructure for our web applications that support our patients at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Responsibilities

• Design overall architecture of the web application.
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
• Maintain code integrity and organization.
• Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements.
• Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
• Highly experienced with back-end programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java
• Proficient experience using ReactJS, AWS, SQL
• Familiarity with serverless architecture or SOA
• Experience with Docker and GitLab a plus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as a developer
• Experience with AWS and serverless architecture
• Experience with iOS, React native, PWA's
• Experience working with health care data

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Director of Strategy and Operations is responsible for research administration leadership and management in partnership with the Principal Investigators and the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Project Director’s Scientific Leadership. This person contributes to the development and implementation of strategic priorities and projects within the broader WHI Program that impact research. They effectively lead and manage the Research Administrative Team to support the compliant and efficient conduct of research throughout the research lifecycle (from proposal through closure/archiving) across all WHI ancillary studies at the Hutch. They communicate and collaborate across multiple levels of Leadership to support WHI strategic initiatives and continuously be good stewards of federal funds. Other duties include facilitating collaborative partnerships across the center, leading development of WHI Program metrics to monitor progress in WHI Study Proposals and Funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of the WHI Program, including Coordinating Center's 5 year $50M federal contract (four subcontracts), and 20+ funded Ancillary Studies ($3M annual) and Center Funds accounts
• Oversee contract and subcontract administration, including timely submission of deliverables
• Oversee all HR needs for the Coordinating Center, including onboarding and outboarding of staff, annual staff merit and performance evaluation process (55 staff) and employee performance issues on an ongoing basis
• Oversee space and equipment planning and use, evaluate current and future project needs
• Manage WHI Coordinating Center's Research Administration Unit (6 staff):
  • Develop and administer policies and procedures related to research admin
  • Stay aware of changing NIH policies/procedures
  • Ensure all required financial, IRB, dbGaP, CMS, VDE, and funding agency reports are produced and submitted in a high quality and timely fashion
• As a member of WHI Coordinating Center's Project Directors:
  • Develop WHI Coordinating Center's policies
  • Prioritize and allocate resources to support research
  • Provide fiscal oversight
  • Manage program and study affairs
  • Develop long range plans for systems development and research activity implementation
  • Plan, prepare materials and participate in funding agency site visits
• As a member of WHI Coordinating Center's Managers Group:
  • Coordinate implementation of projects/tasks/reporting across units
  • Coordinate ancillary study activities across units
  • Ensure study wide communication
• Selected additional responsibilities:
  • Lead and participate in strategic planning: Website, 25th Legacy Meeting, Logo, Repository, Network
  • Attend monthly Steering Committee Conference Calls, Semi-annual SC Meetings (Washington, DC) and Annual Investigator Meetings (Washington, DC)
  • Serve as liaison to Public Health Sciences and Administrative Divisions
  • Develop and negotiate budget for the next contract extension

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a progressively complex leadership position in an academic research environment is required
• Experience collaborating with executive leaders and senior scientists is required
• Experience required in research administration, HR and related personnel management, operations and staff, establishing timelines, benchmarking accountability and overseeing program and project budgets
• Experience in proposal development, project implementation and grant/contract management
• Supervisory experience required

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The director will lead the Fred Hutch Cellular Imaging Core Facility team and will be responsible for all aspect of the core functions, including providing outstanding imaging services and support to Fred Hutch investigators, scientific collaborations, strategic planning, acquisition, development and dissemination of new technologies. The resource provides equipment and expertise to assist investigators in applying sophisticated light and electron microscopy techniques.

The mission of the Cellular Imaging Shared Resource is to accelerate cancer and fundamental research for Fred Hutch/UW Consortium researchers by providing state of the art imaging and image analysis technologies, and by providing expertise on the use of such technologies and how to apply them to a variety of research projects. More specifically, the Resource evaluates current and future needs, evaluates new technologies and their potential benefits for research at the Center, obtains funding for the purchase of needed instruments, hardware and software, trains users, provides assistance with the utilization of all available technologies, provides specialized services, and disseminates and promotes the use of imaging and quantitative image analysis techniques through demonstrations, workshops, and seminars.

Responsibilities

Scope of Responsibilities

The Core Director of Cellular Imaging reports to the Associate Vice President of Shared Resources and works independently in supervising resource operations and staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are used in interacting with users and in promoting the resource. Expected to work under limited supervision and exercise considerable judgment and initiative in duties and responsibilities.

Major Job Duties

Research & Collaborative Development

• Identify, consult, and develop areas of collaboration for the core facility with faculty and industrial partners. Work with investigators to develop innovative applications for imaging technologies, assisting and collaborating in experimental design.
• Identify equipment grant opportunities and develop/submit grant to acquire new technology/instrumentation for the core.
• Work with researchers on individual equipment and/or image analysis grant opportunities to supplement the core.
• Develop collaborative relationships with appropriate faculty members and partner with industry to bring in new technology.
• Keep current in the field by maintaining contacts with colleagues, attending conferences and training sessions.

Leadership

• Elevate and maintain the core facility’s status as the premier scientific imaging core in the Pacific Northwest.
• Lead by example, demonstrate good judgment and transparency, get the best out of the core team.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan for the core facility in collaboration with core facility users and advisory committee.

Service

• Engage and maintain positive working relationship with users of the core facility.
• Work with researchers to determine and guide appropriate imaging strategies for specific experiments and/or research projects.
• Communicate effectively about the services/resources available within and outside the institution to increase user base.
• Effectively address potential researcher concerns – including determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
• Work with Morphometrics/Image analyst to determine instrumentation and/or imaging limitations that need to be considered for image analysis development.
• Help researchers obtain preliminary data for grants using existing imaging technologies and/or image analysis software.
• Provide support letters for investigator research grant applications.

Education & Training

• Develop and maintain a microscopy training program that utilizes existing expertise and provides users with a solid foundation for Core utilization and troubleshooting.
• Conduct demo/workshops demonstrating capabilities of existing imaging equipment and analysis software.
• Conduct demo/workshops demonstrating novel technology in partnership with industry.
• Appropriate guidance and education for individual users to meet their research needs.

Operations

• Oversee daily operation of the laboratory.  Delegate and oversee staff assignments.
• Work with Shared Resource Administration to project and develop annual resource budget. Operate and maintain the core facility budget. Manage operating budgets including the development of financial projections and business cases for each facility. Evaluate work flow and service levels, develop policies and procedures to optimize work flow and deliver high quality service. Maintain cost effectiveness.
• Work with Shared Resource Administration to establish fee schedules and policies for Center and outside users.
• Working with SVP and SR Administration, develop/establish and execute a business plan for the core.
• Generate reporting metrics on facility deliverables and service levels to advise Scientific Leads and Core Facilities Committee. Lead the process to meet annual reporting requirements.
• Interface with researchers and advisory committee to identify future instrumentation needs for the core.
• Supervise and ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of record keeping including: schedules, instrument log books, records of user activity, personnel and staff time, supply inventories, purchase orders, equipment use and maintenance, metric reporting and monthly billing.
• Development and monitoring of an effective staffing and retention strategy, including hiring and terminating employees, mentor and provide learning and development opportunities for direct reports, collaborate with human resources business partners to meet the talent management goals. Provide support and guidance to team members regarding Fred Hutch policies and procedures, organizational programs, and personnel issues.

Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must have the knowledge and skills typically acquired through the completion of a PhD in Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related field, with 3-5 years related experience. Demonstrated expertise in advanced imaging techniques e.g. confocal and two photon microscopy, light sheet, super-resolution, and/or electron microscopy. Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple types of research approaches. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.  The individual will have excellent communication skills for interfacing with expert and non-expert users, as well as lay audiences.  Proven customer service and end user support experience.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in related science and/or engineering field
• Demonstrated research experience
• 3-5 years of experience in managing a program/team
• Peer-reviewed publications with a focus on advanced microscopy

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience for teaching and collaboration
• Demonstrated experience in acquiring external funding

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be self-directed and highly motivated, capable of working independently yet in a large, interdisciplinary research environment
• Be committed to maintaining a positive work environment and fostering the establishment of new research directions/funding
• Work effectively with diverse populations
• Work independently on a wide variety of tasks and in different roles
• Work productively in a team-oriented environment and have a proven track record of team work
• Maintain effective attention to detail, meet deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and should be skilled at prioritizing, organizing, and working on multiple projects

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Hutch Data Commonwealth (HDC) is a transformative initiative at Fred Hutch that is working to bring innovative big data capabilities to the fingertips of all Hutch investigators. Specifically, HDC is developing infrastructure for the management and analysis of research data at large scale and in partnership with the Translational Data Science Integrated Research Center (TDS IRC) support investigators seeking to conduct data-driven projects and works collaboratively with center scientists to identify and source appropriate datasets, develop tools for accessing and visualizing data, and implement analytic approaches that are reproducible and responsive to scientific objectives.

Responsibilities

The Director, Data and Analytics directs the ongoing development of research data platforms and associated data and analytics services within the HDC and leads a team of data engineers and data analysts. In partnership with Product Engineering, the Data and Analytics team will enhance the analytic capability of the Center’s investigators through the introduction of innovative techniques and technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing and advanced data visualization. As part of the HDC leadership team, the Director will contribute to strategic planning, organizational development, and effort prioritization.

The Director, Data and Analytics should have strong data infrastructure and data architecture skills, a proven track record of leading and scaling data engineering teams, strong operational skills to drive efficiency and speed, strong project management leadership, and a strong vision for how data and analytics can proactively accelerate the work of Fred Hutch. Most importantly, the Director, Data and Analytics will have a passion for applying their skills in support of mission-driven research.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership:

• Lead a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts and Machine Learning Engineers in the development and support of new infrastructure and data service initiatives
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, all aspects of performance management, coaching and mentoring of team members, employee development
• Build a collaborative, transparent culture of trust where team members are empowered and inspired to do their best work
• Develop team members to be able to operate in a fast paced, lean product development environment
• Be a consistent example of the center’s commitment to workplace respect, diversity and inclusion, and research integrity

Data and Analytics:

• Continually assess needs of the center’s computational community and guide the development of appropriate data resources and services
• In partnership with the TDS-IRC identify new technology and analytic tools to advance research activities
• Own the technical roadmap for HDC data infrastructure
• Manage and lead the production support aspects of data flow into HDC platforms
• Protect data integrity and accuracy; work with data source owner to increase quality and accuracy of source data
• Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, that support the goal of efficient data normalization and ETL process; influences others to support the decisions.
• Identify, evaluate and implement cutting edge big data pipelines and frameworks required to provide requested capabilities to integrate external data sources and APIs

General:

• Foster strong relationships with key teams outside of HDC, including Information Security and Information Technology
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Collaborate with researchers and clinicians to identify high-impact opportunities for data science applications
• Help researchers understand and utilize HDC data resources
• Ensure adoption of established best practices

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

10-12 data engineers and data analysts

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Masters or PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent required, with a minimum of five years of related experience, including a minimum of two years in a management position
• Demonstrated experience working with biomedical (clinical or research) data
• Experience with messy, “real life” data sets

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in R or Python.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning and predictive modeling
• A variety of data formats and markup languages (e.g. XML, JSON, Markdown)
• Common data storage mediums (e.g. SQL, Excel, Access) as well as NoSQL models
• Unix/Linux and distributed computing
• Experience with source control instruments such as GitHub and related devOps processes
• Experience with workflow scheduling/orchestration resources
• Hands-on experience with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and containers (e.g, Docker)

Qualities necessary for success:

• A strong desire to explore, investigate, dig, and generally uncover patterns and puzzles in data while maintaining a strong sense of thoughtful and pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to advise investigators and management in clear language about results and new directions; strong oral and written communication and critical thinking skills are necessary for this position.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including statisticians, computational biologists, and data engineers, epidemiologists, clinicians, administrators, etc.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Position summary

This senior management position collaborates with medical leaders, peers and colleagues at SCCA as well as our partner institutions to assure the provision of high quality, patient and family centered care in an environment that facilitates clinical research. The director serves as a key leader in creating financial stability and economic advantage for SCCA and its partner organizations (Seattle Children's Hospital, UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.) Key responsibilities include:

• Protect the long-term stability of SCCA through recommendations for the best application of assets to the organization's strategic opportunities
• Create strategic alignment with partner organizations through information sharing, open dialogue, and developing agreement within a trust-based environment
• Oversees all aspects of Financial Reporting and Accounting including General Ledger, GAAP Compliance, Tax and Regulatory Reporting, Purchasing, Payroll, Third Party Agreements (TPA Accounting) and Financial Systems Group (FSG)
• Oversees all aspects of Revenue Cycle and Patient Accounting including Registration, Financial Counseling and Clearance, Charge Capture, Coding, Epic Systems, Clinical Research Billing and Monitoring, Denials.
• Collaborate with other financial leaders to identify and optimize the use of personnel and financial assets to achieve strategic, operational and financial objectives of SCCA

This position oversees overall billing functions of services rendered including: Billing, Follow-up, Customer Service and Collections, Cash Application and Case Rate.  Coordinate Charge Description Master maintenance with Corporate Finance Group. These functions include both insurance and patient billings. The position also oversees Treasury Function including Cash Management, Investments and Investment Manager Relations, Investment Reporting, Liquidity Planning and other related treasury functions.

This position reports to the Vice-President/Chief Financial Officer and supervises the Associate Director of Accounting (Controller), as well as departmental Managers, Supervisors and various staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document transactional, accounting and financial reporting internal controls, accounting and reporting policies and procedures and emerging internal control, accounting and reporting issues.  Develop related white papers or policy documents to support internal documentation standards and external audit documentation requirements
• Interpret, analyze and communicate financial and accounting positions and results of analytics to executive team and board committees to aid in decision-making processes
• Analyze and evaluate investment returns against policy benchmarks, determine appropriate investment GAAP reporting, prepare routine investment reporting for Investment Sub-committee coordinate Investment Sub-committee decisions with Investment Manager and internal treasury functions
• Conduct highly complex research and analysis to benchmark SCCA programs, develop and review business models, evaluate proposals, and inform/advise leadership regarding business drivers and financial impact
• Perform and oversee complex/detailed financial analyses (such as net present value and economic return analysis) to inform top-level decision-making.  Create analytical models to support such analyses
• Research technologies, programs, and systems and recommend practices to stimulate innovation and marketplace advantage for SCCA
• Analyze, evaluate and document judgmental accounting areas related to Accounts Receivable reserves, cost report settlements and reserves and potential payor contract settlements.  Understand cost report methodologies and settlement processes
• Develop key relationships and foster close collaboration/alignment with members of partner organizations
• Work with partner organizations to achieve operational efficiencies around all third-party agreements.  Streamline contracting and billing/settlement processes
• Represent SCCA at key Alliance meetings, provide strategic insight and technical expertise, and convey SCCA priorities to partner organizations
• Advocate for and articulate the value of SCCA proposed initiatives and programs
• Serve as liaison between SCCA’s senior leadership and partner institutions, advise SCCA regarding partner institution’s objectives, efforts, and progress
• Provide strategic direction to Finance Operations staff, foster staff engagement and continuous performance improvement
• Educate and inform SCCA leadership regarding business impacts, opportunities and risks
• Provides leadership and direction for the Revenue Cycle department
• Understands interrelationships among systems and process across functional areas to redesign process, improve efficiency, and insure optimal results
• Support organization-wide IT initiatives and provide Executive Sponsors with the appropriate leadership and support to ensure effective systems implementation related to IT development, system interfaces, functional integration and automation and  management reporting
• Oversees policies and operations for front-end financial clearance and approvals for patients, including care preauthorization, insurance authorization, patient financial responsibility and payment protocols
• Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, customer service, innovation and teamwork
• Establishing and measuring performance of billing related activity with establishment, maintenance and monitoring of appropriate dashboards
• Compliance with established regulations related to coding, billing and collections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.  MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience working in a related field required, preferably in an acute care hospital or cancer research center
• Proven skills in strategic and quantitative analysis, project management, negotiation, communication and leadership.
• Strong writing skills, a solid foundation of financial and analytic skills and well-developed interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and implement new accounting standards or accounting interpretations and prepare written documentation to support management’s findings and conclusions that is sufficient to support internal control processes and audit requirements
• Proven ability to build teams and collaborate internally and externally.  Ability to recruit new and retain existing associates
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to others throughout the organization, across varying levels of expertise
• Proficient ability to prepare and communicate compelling, high impact presentations for senior organizational leaders and other strategic and functional stakeholders and business partners
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret complex data and formulate recommendations
• Ability to identify and resolve or explain inconsistencies in financial analysis and data
• Understanding of treasury function, investment vehicles and asset allocation strategies and investment accounting and reporting
• Ability to interpret contract/legal documentation
• Understanding of current and developing payment methodologies and current payor trends
• Technical knowledge, skills, judgment and organizational ability to plan and direct operations of assigned departments
• Ability to relate to medical staff, managers, employees and others to win their confidence and establish support
• Systems thinking. Ability to quickly and accurately understand organizational culture, systems, processes, strengths and weaknesses
• Negotiation skills. Ability to gain agreement in complex situations. Critical thinking and judgment required
• Proficiency in use of standard office computer software programs, equipment and clinical information systems
• Ability to work in an environment that may be ambiguous at times

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Institutional Review Office (IRO) functions as the central office for managing the ethical review and approval of human or animal studies conducted at Fred Hutch, with specific responsibilities for supporting the Institutional Review Boards and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.  The Director ensures compliance with all external regulations, best practices, and internal policies, and serves as a liaison between the committees and the research community.  The Fred Hutch IRB is the IRB of record for the Fred Hutch-University of Washington consortium greater-than-minimal-risk oncology studies.  Through close collaboration with the committee chairs and members and the IRO staff, the Director maintains an efficient and effective operating framework for the day-to-day operations of the committees and the office. 

The Director is a key member of the leadership team of the Vice President for Research Administration and Faculty Affairs and works in close collaboration with other offices and entities that support clinical and basic science research, including Clinical Research Support, Integrated Research Centers, interdisciplinary programs, Conflict of Interest, Office of Sponsored Research, Office of General Counsel, the scientific divisions, and Center executive leadership.  The Director also works closely with counterparts at the University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.  The Director is responsible for maintaining the voluntary accreditation status of the human and animal research programs, is a primary point of contact for federal agency inquiries and correspondence, and is responsible for the management and negotiation of institutional reliance agreements, in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel.  The Director is expected to work collaboratively with faculty leaders, individual faculty and study staff, and Division Directors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to the day-to-day operations of the office and its relevant committees, proactively identifying and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of office processes while maintaining rigorous scientific, ethical and regulatory compliant reviews
• Provide management and supervision to IRO staff and oversee the coordination of the activities of the review committees
• As a member of the leadership team of Fred Hutch administration and the Office of Research Administration and Faculty Affairs, keep executive leadership informed with respect to all pertinent matters related to human and animal research programs at Fred Hutch
• Assist leadership on all long- and short-term objectives and other strategies necessary to achieve the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives
• Serve as liaison between Center and federal and state agencies on matters relating to human and animal protections
• Advise on policies and procedures impacting institutional compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to human and animal research protections
• Coordinate as necessary and participate in regulatory agency site visits and audits
• Develop quantitative and qualitative metrics along with stakeholder feedback and benchmarks to measure operational performance and identify opportunities for performance improvements
• Maintain expert knowledge of all federal and state regulations pertaining to human and animal research
• Serve as a mentor to IRO staff, overseeing and supporting their professional growth, evaluating their performance and improving the quality of their work
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of electronic systems, including the Huron IRB and IACUC products
• At all times understand and exemplify the mission and values of Fred Hutch
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience; or, an advanced degree (i.e., MPH, JD, PhD) with 7 years of experience, preferably in an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and/or academic medical center.
• Significant demonstrated achievement in research and staff management in a complex organization.
• Expert knowledge of research-related policies and regulations., including FDA, human and animal research protections, federal grants policy, and conflict of interest.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage highly sensitive and strictly confidential material.
• Ability to solve complicated, sensitive, confidential issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of the goals and mission of Fred Hutch.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Director reports to the CHRO/Vice President and meets regularly with other members of the Executive team, including the COO and President/Director of Fred Hutchinson. The DEI Director is responsible for leading the organization’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program, creating the overall strategy regarding Diversity and Inclusion, partnering with our faculty Diversity Chair, coaching and consulting with leaders at all levels, and sponsoring organization-wide development efforts such as Employee Resource Groups and training. Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and step into a leadership space as they present to staff groups, senior leaders and the Board. They must also interact effectively with external organizations and stakeholders.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director solicits direction and assistance from the CHRO/Vice President and other key executive stakeholders involved with organization-wide strategy and leadership development, and facilitates DEI work across the entire organization. Providing guidance and coaching to various leaders conducting DEI work ensures that these local stakeholders remain engaged and accountable for their commitments.

Responsibilities

General Duties

• The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director collaborates with multiple leaders throughout the organization to promote the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Center’s mission and to establish and attain divisional and departmental goals in service to the organization’s overall diversity, equity and inclusion plan. The Director ensures that the diversity and inclusion work is effectively planned and implemented and will represent the Hutch’s efforts to the Board of Trustees and outside organizations.
• Manage DEI program coordinator.
• Represent Fred Hutchinson DEI initiatives at key events and national conferences (AACR, SACNAS, ABRCMS, CEO Action Pledge on Diversity & Inclusion)

Program Operations

• Serve as primary liaison to center leaders involved in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and represent the program to outside institutions.
• Serve as a partner and collaborator with key stakeholders and center faculty in assessing and evaluating the diversity and inclusion deliverables.
• Oversee and maintain the established center-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategic plan which includes goals and accountability assignments for all areas of Fred Hutchinson.
• Curate and sponsor internal education pertaining to DEI, including topics focused on anti-racist and anti-bias behavior, upstander training and other topics determined as crucial.
• Ensure that DEI efforts are vibrant and positively impact the diverse and inclusive culture of Fred Hutch, including leading the DEI Community of Practice, managing and supporting Employee Resource Groups, the Faculty Diversity & Inclusion Committee, the Executive Diversity & Inclusion Council, Dr. Eddie Mendez Symposium and the campus-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Group.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion strategic plan deliverables are accomplished, and report on KPI’s on a regular cadence.
• Bring together center diversity, equity and inclusion leaders at least twice annually to communicate/coordinate overall planning and enhance collaboration
• Act as a central repository for center, regional and national diversity demographic information in diversity and inclusion efforts, metrics and progress reporting.
• Conduct ongoing research of best practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion work and collaborate with leaders throughout the organization to align center efforts to these practices.
• Provide updates to senior leaders and the Board of Trustees regarding diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Along with other center diversity and inclusion leaders, represent the Hutch through relevant outside organizations and engage with regional diversity/inclusion leaders.
• Curate opportunities for the workforce to develop skills to nurture and scale a diverse and inclusive workplace, including developing, sponsoring and potentially delivering workshops and overseeing the DEI Communities of Practice
• Collaborate regularly with DEI consortium partners such as the UW in joint educational programs.
• Oversee certain partnership and sponsorship requests from organizations focused on supporting diverse and underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required (or equivalent experience in research or academic administration); an advanced degree, including JD degree is preferred 
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership and strategic program management experience, preferably in a non-profit research or academic setting 
• Ability to manage, coach, and mentor individuals and teams
• Ability to lead without direct authority
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in working, on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion through past paid or volunteer work
• Strong leadership qualities and skills are essential; collaborative teamwork, credibility, people development, sound judgement, high degree of integrity and creative problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff and students across all levels
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge and understanding of the boundaries between DEI and Human Resource issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as are demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex and competing activities. Strong public speaking skills and presence required.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The HR Employee Services Center (ESC) Manager is responsible for managing a team of employee services coordinators within the HR Operations team with a focus on efficiency, data tracking and effectiveness. The manager will have the responsibility of managing and building relationships, developing and evolving processes, coordinating efforts with the Employee Services Center and other HR teams to proactively improve processes to meet and exceed the organizational needs through a high level of service. This role is accountable for setting and monitoring individual and team metrics/performance and maintaining appropriate staffing levels. The manager will serve as the 2nd level of escalation for the team and will navigate and resolve complex/challenging topics. The manager will focus on developing staff, enhancing team dynamics and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the employee services coordinators team by ensuring a high level of customer experience, data quality, efficiency, effectiveness and participate in ongoing process improvement
• Provide best practice data, and training for staff, goal setting and regular reporting on KPIs
• Develop a positive team dynamic with a focus on growth and team work
• Continually assess team productivity and responsiveness and develop programs/processes to enhance services levels
• Work closely with the HRIS team on the evolution of HR technology and the automation of HR processes
• Manage the HR data with a focus on data quality and driving improvements, to provide efficient, effective, and compliant HR services
• Regularly meet with team members to communicate relevant information and provide on-going feedback
• Oversee and provide customer service and problem-solving regarding employees, applicants and affiliates while supporting all areas of Human Resources
• Responsible for general knowledge of multiple areas of HR, including benefits, compensation, recruitment, information systems and payroll
• Process and oversee confidential record requests and handle sensitive data for the HR team and employees
• Assist with audits and data entry correction
• Assist with employee / business / team issues to determine root cause and drive for improved outcomes
• Maintain outstanding customer service to all customers based on defined customer service standards for the team
• Develop and maintain efficient and productive policies, procedures and workflows
• Take initiative and action to respond, follow up and resolve customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain positive relationships through effective and timely communication
• Identify opportunities for best practice implementation and continuous process improvement
• Anticipate and strategically plans for changing business needs
• Lead projects and initiatives from beginning to end
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of progressive operations experience (HR preferred) including 5+ years in leading a team
• 2+ years leading a service center team
• Prior Human Resources / Business Services experience, including one or more areas: HR operations, customer service or benefits
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, problem solving, organization and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experienced working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Demonstrated abilities in MS Office applications
• Exceptional customer service skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Healthcare and/or life sciences industry experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of service center best practices highly preferred
• PeopleSoft or Workday experience preferred

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is responsible for project intake, project prioritization and project execution. The EPMO manages projects across the organization as well as co-manages enterprise projects with our partner organizations: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,  Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington Medical Center. The EPMO is comprised of Project Managers, Operations Managers, Consultants and Project Coordinators.

The purpose of an Enterprise Project Manager is to facilitate SCCA Leadership (SIC) approved efforts in support of the organizations strategic goals and initiatives. Enterprise Project Managers collaborate with process owners, technology owners, and stakeholders to identify project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria. Enterprise Project Managers create and oversee multidisciplinary project teams comprised of operational staff, affiliates, and vendors. They are responsible for ensuring the project timeline, budget, scope, and quality objectives are achieved as well as appropriate project management methodology applied.

This position’s responsibilities include traditional project management of an assigned project, project advising for operational staff and or project coordination / administrative activities in support of a multi workstream effort.

Responsibilities

Project Planning/Implementation

• Plan, coordinate and implement projects as assigned by the manager. This includes:
  • Developing the Project Charter
  • Defining project goals, deliverables and scope
  • Defining project requirements
  • Defining milestones and associated timeline
  • Identifying project risks, and developing mitigation plans
  • Tracking and creatively resolve issues that relate to the project
  • Maintain project documentation

Collaboration

• Work successfully with multidisciplinary project teams. This involves interacting with many different levels of staff, alliance partners and affiliated organizations and working with resource managers
• to obtain resource assignments
• Work with team members to obtain quality project deliverables
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback

Communication

• Effectively use written and oral communication skills. This includes meeting facilitation; the efficient use of e-mail; creation of clear, concise project documents and presentations.
• Manage requests for changes to scope, schedule, and budget according to defined project change control procedures
• Develop and execute project communication plan
• Provide appropriate status updates to sponsors and stakeholders

Prioritization and Time Management

• Work with department manager to assess and prioritize project workload based on organizational and departmental goals
• Delegate work assignments appropriately
• Set expectations and monitor delegated activities

Flexibility

• Successfully manage multiple projects in varied environments and adapt to different project needs, constraints and barriers
• Perform other/additional duties in support of the Project Management Office as needed

Technology and Methodology Skills

• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills in Project Management Methodologies.
• Stays knowledgeable in applicable areas of expertise i.e.; Information Technology, Business Process Improvement Methodologies, Clinical Applications, etc.

Leadership

• Effectively influence actions and opinions of others
• Provide leadership to project teams
• Work as a partner with the organization’s leadership in achieving solutions

Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of Project Management Experience
• Extensive experience with software implementation life cycle
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Project Management methodologies and tools
• Ability to aggressively manage timelines and team deliverables
• Experience managing project budgets over $250k
• Experience managing vendors and contract staff
• Experience managing teams over 15
• Experience working with Leadership and all levels of management
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Experience working with Information Technology
• Experience with change management
• Advanced Organizational and planning skills
• Solid decision making skills
• Solid Facilitation skills
• Strong computer skills

Preferred:

• BA/BS in related field or 4-6 years project management experience may be substituted for education requirement
• Experience with vendor selection and or contract negotiations
• Experience with process improvement methodology
• Experience managing vendors or contract staff
• Experience working in a PMO environment with an established Project Management Methodology
• Experience in business analysis and/or technical writing

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Safety & Emergency Preparedness Department manages a comprehensive health and safety program including: Employee Health & Safety, Fire & Life Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Emergency Preparedness

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist develops and supports a comprehensive and integrated EH&S program at SCCA. The position is responsible for making independent decisions that lead to the development and delivery of an efficient department to meet safe environment of care standards for patients, visitors, staff and affiliates that work in or enter any SCCA facility.

Responsibilities

• Support industrial hygiene projects/design and provide safety training for labs and healthcare clinic staff, conduct exposure monitoring, respiratory fit testing, safety audits, evaluate use of hazardous materials, prepare reports and present findings to safety committee and Environment of Care committee as directed.
• Arranges, contracts, and collects/consolidates waste disposal in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains and improves waste minimization practices to decrease hazardous materials disposal costs and comply with waste minimization regulations.
• Advise/train employees regarding the proper storage of hazardous chemicals and compressed gases, and the preparation of hazardous wastes for disposal and transportation of non-waste hazardous materials.
• Oversees the activities of consultants and vendors who provide hazardous waste services, including but not limited to biomedical waste, radioactive waste, chemical waste, electronic waste, recycled wastes, lab coat services, and spill response.
• Develop and maintain industrial hygiene, biosafety, and hazardous waste handling, transport, and disposal policies and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Consult with employees regarding recognized and potential occupational exposures and investigate occupational accidents and illness as necessary.
• Support as needed the chemical, biosafety and radiation safety laboratory audit programs.
• Serves as Environment of Care committee member and process owner for the Hazardous Materials Management Plan and Hazard Awareness Management Manual (HAMM) and other relevant policies, as required by the Joint Commission.
• Maintains all hazardous materials program records and permits, prepares and submits required reports, and acts as site contact for applicable regulatory compliance inspections.
• Initiate and serve as a member of hazardous materials response team, maintaining written plans, procedures, and applicable training.
• Oversees the hazardous chemical inventory process and database, verifying that data is accurately maintained and that quantity limits in designated areas do not exceed fire code storage limits.
• Provides training employees on various topics including hazardous waste disposal, shipping hazardous materials, spill response, and waste minimization.
• Will require limited off-hours support
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS in related field (5 years similar experience may substitute)
• 2+ years similar experience, preferably in healthcare/labs

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, microbiology or closely related scientific field
• Experience supporting biosafety programs a plus
• Must possess good writing, analytical, verbal communication and computer skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to wear a respirator and required personal protective equipment
• Must be capable of lifting 40 pounds

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Facilities MAC (Moves, Adds, and Changes) Planner will manage and coordinate all moves, adds and changes (MAC’s) in office and lab furnishings, along with project management support for major MAC related renovations.

The Facilities MAC Planner is individually responsible for developing and managing scope, schedule and budget of moves/adds/changes (MAC Coordination) for furniture changes and additions to accommodate relocating staff or onboarding of new staff. Additionally, managing adjustments and/or reconfigurations for work areas including replacing carpet, re-painting, electrical, data and minor room alterations.

A successful candidate has an ability to communicate clearly with all parties involved in a project, including key stakeholders, internal and external customers, team members and vendor partners and lead a project team around a common set of goals. This role requires the ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service, teamwork and attention to detail in order to insure satisfaction with end users.

Responsibilities

The Facilities MAC Planner responsibilities can be broken into three major areas:

MAC Responsibilities

• Moving, adjusting or reconfiguring work areas including replacing carpet, re-painting, electrical, data and minor room alterations.
• Meet with stakeholders to determine scope of project and complete sketches to communicate scope of work for furniture changes and additions to accommodate moving staff or onboarding new staff. Complete space planning to meet codes and space allocations standards.
• Independently manage an average of 5-10 larger projects simultaneously from inception to close out while overseeing multiple daily requests
• Oversee daily workload of installation team
• Establish and manage budget for moves/adds/changes annually and on a project by project basis. Develop and coordinate budget estimates and manage the work within established budget
• Provide professional and timely responses to project status and goals, inquiries, work requests and concerns
• Plan and manage all move-in requests or adjustments to work areas based on established space requirements

Furniture Management

• Coordinate inventory of existing furniture available to be moved and incorporated into project.
• Oversee and manage surplus furniture inventory for all buildings keeping warehouses organized and kept orderly for future needs.
• Manage furniture standards for each building
• Coordinate selection and specification for furnishings
• Request quotes from vendors and approve requisitions for furniture procurement and installationCoordinate with vendors, service providers, furniture installation crews and movers to carry out the work.

MAC-Related Renovations

• Complete planning and project management duties on minor and major MAC related renovations or portions of new construction projects as assigned. Most projects range from $20-30k, with occasional projects ranging from $60k-600k.
  • Develop budget estimates for the proposed work. Manage the work within the established budget and prepare associated budget reports.
  • Work with and coordinate with the various center departments associated with the project.
  • Assist with the management of the consultant and contractors work efforts to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of the work and transfer to building operations personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• At least seven years of experience in planning and administering new construction and renovation projects.
• Experience working with contract furniture and space planning is required.
• Demonstrated experience in a research setting is preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience may be substituted for formal education on a year for year basis if supplemented by relevant training in these areas.
• Physical ability to do the required work, which includes traveling efficiently and effectively to and from all Fred Hutch buildings on campus approximately 50% of the time.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

SCCA Facilities is responsible for the efficient and safe management, maintenance, and construction of all SCCA facilities, and manages over 626,883 sq. ft. in 18 buildings across 6 campuses. The facilities team works collaboratively with staff, leadership, partner organizations, and vendors to support ongoing operations and to implement projects and strategic initiatives.

The Facilities Operations & Maintenance Coordinator reports directly to the Facilities Operations Manager. Scope of Facilities Operations includes Ergonomics, Furniture, Housekeeping, Painting, Art, Flooring, Signage/Wayfinding, Electric/Data, and Mechanical/HVAC.

Responsibilities

Project & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate Operational Projects & Maintenance as assigned. Includes but not limited to:
  • Furniture reconfigures and Installs (including the support of ergonomic recommendations)
  • Fixtures and Equipment
  • Power and data changes
  • Lighting - new and repair
  • Signage and Wayfinding
  • Painting - infection control and aesthetic
  • Flooring - repair and update

Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate Operational & Maintenance Vendors by scheduling, entering work orders and requisitions for purchased goods / services, requesting pricing proposals, and validating related invoices. Vendors included, but not limited to:
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Lighting
  • Paint
  • Flooring
  • Curtain
  • Signage
  • General Engineering & Building System Controls
  • Waste Management
  • Janitorial
  • Roofing
  • Window Washing
  • Landscaping

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Property Management of leased spaces to facilitate work
• Participate in CPI endeavors including but limited to Team Huddles and STP work
• Carry out special assignments or projects, requiring departmental knowledge and expertise, as assigned

Qualifications

Education and experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent required, Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum one year of relevant experience required. Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Work in a healthcare setting
• Facilities management experience preferred
• Able to read and interpret floor plans and architectural plan sets
• Knowledge of ‘CPI’ (Continuous Process Improvement) or ‘Lean’ methodology preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Able to work successfully with multidisciplinary teams from all areas of SCCA.
• Able to effectively listen to and acknowledge the needs and perspectives of stakeholders.
• Able to accurately represent these needs in support of SCCA Facilities operations.
• Able to provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and partners.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of contexts and media, including conversations, email, and meetings.
• Able to create effective signs and educational material for display in SCCA facilities.
• Able to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to successfully balance competing priorities with limited time and resources.
• Able to set clear expectations and effectively monitor delegated activities.
• Able to demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to adapt to emergent needs, constraints, and barriers.
• Able and willing to perform other duties in support of SCCA Facilities as assigned.
• Able to adjust work schedule (including working some evenings and weekends) and location to accommodate project schedules and deliverables.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center invites applications to fill a full-time laboratory-based faculty position. Located in the vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington—Fred Hutch is home to three Nobel laureates, over 300 faculty, and 2400 staff. Our interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening diseases.

We are recruiting a virology, microbiology, or immunology faculty member wishing to establish an independent lab working on a virus or bacteria that is associated with cancer. Applicants from PhD, MD/PhD, or MD scientists will be considered at any rank. Successful candidates will align with the objectives described below.

The Pathogen Associated Malignancies Integrated Research Center faculty are dedicated to accelerating innovation through interdisciplinary science through these objectives:

(1) understand basic mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions of pathogen-associated malignancies (PAMs) to identify mechanisms of cancer induction and exploit vulnerabilities

(2) support translational studies of PAMs to inform the design of better diagnostic, and/or therapeutic strategies

(3) research and implement prevention strategies for PAMs.

Our researchers focus on Human Papilloma Virus, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), Epstein-Barr Virus and EBV-related cancers, liver cancer, as well as the role that specific microbes play in the etiology of cancers and response to treatment. We are seeking to expand research on PAMs, including Hepatitis viruses. 

The successful candidate will enter a dynamic, collaborative research environment, working across Fred Hutch’s many diverse Divisions including Human Biology, Basic Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health Sciences, and Vaccine and Infectious Diseases. Opportunities exist for University of Washington affiliate appointments, participation in joint UW-Fred Hutch graduate student programs, collaboration with the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center and with clinicians practicing at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance—one of the leading cancer treatment centers in the United States.

Please submit your application by providing a curriculum vitae, a 2 to 3-page research plan, three recent publications, and three letters of reference.

The applicant review process begins as applications arrive and any application received by October 30th, 2019 will be guaranteed consideration for the position.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The main function of the Financial Systems Group is to manage the functional administration of our financial systems and be the liaison between IT and Financial Operations to include data analysis, documenting business requirements, system troubleshooting, audit support, project implementation support, conducting file uploads, query and reporting development, and training. The FSG team is comprised of 4 individuals: Financial Systems Manager, Sr Business Analyst, and two Business Analyst III.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the business analyst team
• Establish structure that positions the team for success including hiring and career development to support long-term strategy
• Manage finance and accounting systems, including PeopleSoft, BlackLine, and other tools as identified and implemented
• Create tools within the systems, such as dashboards and customized reporting, to optimize the financial analysis functions of the systems
• Provide support, guidance, and training to data users throughout the SCCA
• Ensure consistent financial technology practices throughout the SCCA to maintain the integrity of the systems and data
• Continually inform decision-makers regarding goals, drivers, and trends related to the finance function
• Works within the Finance Department to identify enhancement and automation opportunities, process improvements, and additional internal controls
• Build strong partnerships and collaborations with key leaders in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, and other areas
• Lead selection, contract negotiation and management phases for both project specific and ongoing technology service providers
• Develop Epic Revenue and AR (Cognos and BOE) report specifications, supervise testing and research transaction abnormalities
• Lead Epic audit activities to include developing schedules, reconciliations and coordination with process owners and related documentation/justifications
• Troubleshoot PeopleSoft systems to ensure accurate transactions
• Lead financial systems patches, updates and implementation efforts to include testing, procedural documentation and data mapping/migration
• Stays current with technology solutions and tools to generate strategic and operational efficiencies while maintaining sound internal controls
• Manage PeopleSoft file uploads to include Payroll, Epic and budget transactions
• Develop system process, procedure, testing and training materials

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Five years of experience in accounting or finance
• Experience managing financial systems
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and internal controls
• Understanding of principles under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Proven analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and customer service attitude with professional skills to work cross-functionally within the SCCA, as well as with Fred Hutch, the UW, and Seattle Children’s
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with ability to complete multiple tasks within defined time frames

Preferred:

• Proficient with PeopleSoft Financials version 9.2
• 3-5 years of business requirements development and documentation to include system testing and implementation
• 3-5 years of experience in Healthcare accounting
• 8 to 10 years working in finance or accounting roles with expertise in strategic analysis.
• Proficient with Cognos and BOE
• 2 years previous management or leadership experience

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Flow Cytometry Specialist I provides flow cytometry services to Center laboratories. The incumbent reports to the Flow Cytometry Director and works independently in performing daily responsibilities according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate and operate the flow cytometers and mass cytometers to meet established performance and safety standards
• Perform periodic and as needed instrument maintenance
• Run samples for investigators as requested
• Instruct investigators in the proper use of equipment, data collection and analysis, providing individual assistance as necessary
• Maintain accurate department records including instrument use logs, materials used, supply inventories, capital equipment lists, equipment maintenance lists, department purchases and accounting records
• Daily justify and submit instrument usage for billing of instrument time
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in flow cytometry and recommend improved laboratory equipment as necessary
• Perform other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical or biological science
• Must have experience working within flow cytometry
• Demonstrated skill in working with electronics and machinery
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with or experience in optical systems, instrument analysis, computers or molecular and cell biology strongly desired

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Fred Hutch is an active partner in the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), which brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine. Join us and make a difference! Careers Start Here.

Position Overview

The Food and Nutrition Content Strategist/Writer is responsible for developing and approving written and visual content for a new bilingual website at Fred Hutch focused on healthy eating, cooking and nutrition for cancer survivors. This role will strategize the direction and themes for website content, identify and perform outreach for guest contributors, and write and edit engaging nutritional content for the public website (cookforyourlife.org), weekly blogs and newsletters, video demonstrations, donor communications, and social media channels.

The Content Strategist/Writer will be inspired by the challenge of balancing evidence-based nutritional guidelines with engaging and accessible recipes and cooking tips informed by the needs of cancer patients and caregivers. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Heather Greenlee, the Content Strategist/Writer will also collaborate with partners within Fred Hutch, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and outside institutions and national organizations. This position is part-time 60%.  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Research latest trends in cooking, healthy food, cancer topics, and other related health issues.
• Develop an integrated content strategy based on strategic goals and an understanding of audience needs to build Cook for Your Life’s national presence and drive engagement.
• Apply a strategic, audience-focused approach to identifying storytelling opportunities and planning, writing and adapting clear and accurate content that showcases CFYL mission, values and impact.
• Write and edit weekly blogposts and newsletters, recipes, and other website content.
• Strategize with multimedia partners and oversee visual content, including videography and photography.
• Strategize with social media coordinator and oversee social media.
• Coordinate with research team to test various aspects of nutrition education delivered via online platform.
• Coordinate with web design team.
• Partner with analysts to track website metrics and use insights gleaned from data to refine content strategy.
• Proactively develop strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues within and outside of Fred Hutch to inform content development.
• Assign and edit guest contributors as needed.
• Implement and help maintain content and style guidelines.
• Manage newsletter subscribers and email and donor subscriber lists; and respond to email queries.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Assist in developing and coordinating with sponsorship opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of writing/editing, product/content marketing, and/or content strategy experience, preferably working in nutrition, food, and health-related topics.
• Proven track record of shaping and executing on an integrated content strategy.
• Experience collaborating and leading within a multifunctional organization.
• Ability to ideate and execute quickly.
• Experience leading teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A passion for storytelling in all formats.
• Ability to envision and articulate how content can be presented and distributed for a variety of audiences in diverse formats and across channels; deep understanding of best content and approaches for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, adapt and deliver engaging contextual content.
• Proven ability to translate complex source material into compelling stories for a variety of audiences, including a lay audience.
• Experience applying data analytics to improve content discoverability, readability and engagement.
• Experience editing, reporting and writing in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of AP Style.
• Proficiency in search engine optimization best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of and experience in nonprofit research or health sciences preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Please include a cover letter and at least three writing samples with your application.  

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The GMP Systems group is a compliance function within the Cellular Processing Facility (CPF). The CPF is a manufacturing organization that executes process operations in the production of modified cellular products for patients participating in cell therapy clinical trials in the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center. GMP Systems is responsible for developing and administrating a variety of quality systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The groups focus is on all aspects of GMP equipment life cycle, as well as on raw materials inventory management.

The GMP Systems Specialist II will primarily address facilitation of process equipment commissioning and qualification, routine calibration, maintenance, and repairs of GMP manufacturing and laboratory equipment to ensure a continued state of regulatory compliance and continuity in support of clinical manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Track, schedule and ensure on-time completion of routine equipment service events.
• Establish and manage service providers and vendor contracts related to equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair.
• Maintain pertinent documentation and equipment files, including drawings, O&M manuals, equipment logbooks and service records in accordance with GMP record keeping practices.
• Facilitate shipment of equipment serviced off-site.
• Identify and communicate deviations from established procedures.
• Respond to notifications of malfunctioning equipment, participating in investigation to diagnose cause, coordinate repairs by Fred Hutch Engineering or other service provider, as necessary.
• Facilitate verification of restored performance following equipment repairs, to ensure equipment is suitable to return to service.
• Support development of equipment specifications (user requirements) for new equipment, participate in equipment selection, procurement, installation, etc.
• Facilitate commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
• Author equipment validation protocols and reports. Assist in execution of validation protocols. Investigate and document validation deviations.
• Support development of operation and maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for new equipment.
• Assist manufacturing staff with troubleshooting and/or continuous improvement of equipment operations.
• Provide additional support for GMP equipment life cycle, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in a Biological Science or Engineering, or relevant experience in biologics manufacturing and/or cellular therapeutics processing.
• Experience working in a regulated (GxP) environment, including a thorough understanding of GMP record keeping and documentation practices.
• Experience creating and revising SOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work efficiently, with strong attention to detail in a regulated environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a diverse team environment in support of team goals. 
• Must demonstrate solid time management and organizational skills, with good verbal and written communication. 
• Must be able to wear appropriate clean room attire and have the ability to wear surgical masks and all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Meets physical requirements of the job, as follows:  must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, the ability to bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders and work in tight spaces in order to complete job tasks.
• Experience with basic Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working as a customer service provider.
• Experience working in cellular therapeutics and/or biologics manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating equipment SOPs for GMP clinical process equipment, and other GMP documents (reports, user requirements, etc.)
• Experience in developing and authoring equipment validation protocols and reports
• Experience in assisting with facilitation of facility start-up and shut down activities
• Strong administrative and logistics skills required to track a large variety and volume of tasks simultaneously.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Genetic counselors provide genetic counseling to patients considered at significant cancer risk due to an underlying pathogenic mutation in a cancer gene and/or their personal and family medical history of cancer. Genetic counselors facilitate the genetic testing process and communicates the implications of the result to the patient, and their healthcare providers.

Working Schedule: Part Time - 28 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to patients seen in the high-risk prevention clinics at the SCCA Wellness Center, and to patients seen at the SCCA South Lake Union and community sites
• Serves as a resource to patients, families, staff, genetic counseling student interns, and physicians
• Represent the organization in initiatives on cancer genetics

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling
• WA DOH License or American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified or Board-eligible and obtain WA DOH licensure within six months of SCCA employment.
• Broad knowledge of genetics
• Ability to communicate complex information in simple way
• Emotional intelligence
• Self-awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Process improvement skills
• Knowledge of NCCN guidelines in regards to genetic testing recommendations
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery
• Ability to navigate organizational politics

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Hutch Data Commonwealth (HDC) at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (the Hutch) drives the development of data-intensive research capabilities and infrastructure across Fred Hutch through software and data engineering, training, and strategic partnering.

We are seeking a charismatic individual with a background in bioinformatics or computational biology research to facilitate data-intensive partnerships and identify collaboration opportunities within the Hutch and with broader scientific community. A strong candidate will have knowledge of high-throughput experimental methodologies, large genomic datasets, and computational analysis to successfully describe key concepts across both technical and non-technical collaborators.The Scientific Liaison will enable high-quality science through their ability to match research needs with skill sets and personalities of potential collaborators, which may include but are not limited to: Hutch faculty, external researchers, undergraduate student interns, graduate student and postdoctoral researchers, capstone project students, and industry fellows.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating across a wide range of backgrounds and levels of expertise, and will maintain strong relationships with the Hutch researcher community to better support their needs. They will be in continuous contact with researchers to fully understand their challenges and help identify partnership opportunities. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and a deep understanding of the research process and culture.

This role will report to the Director of Alliances and Data Strategy. The Scientific Liaison will provide input into the types and nature of institutional partnerships that would be most useful, and identify opportunities for wider impact through more intensive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Understand key aims, concepts, and methods of Fred Hutch’s research portfolio. 
• Be able to converse with researchers about their work, methods, and approaches.
• Have familiarity with commonly used approaches and methods related to data-intensive research in the biomedical space.
• Develop in-depth familiarity with researchers. Make connections between researcher needs and research outcomes and opportunities.
• Facilitate translation of collaborator requests into practical steps, and determine whether and how they are achievable.
• Make recommendations regarding the allocation of people, time, financial, and intellectual resources; track resource use and needs across projects.
• Manage, maintain, and grow an engaged network of internal and external research collaborators.
• Help with creation of job descriptions and recruiting materials related to research partnerships. 
• Monitor collaborator satisfaction and assess their needs. 
• Contribute to the strategic planning and management activities of the Alliances and Data Strategy team.
• Facilitate sharing of knowledge and best practices in data science among researchers and others at the Hutch.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, or other discipline related to data-intensive research; or equivalent experience 
• Competency in data science skills, approaches, and languages like R and/or Python, SQL, machine learning, and version control
• An empathetic mindset with a deep understanding of research processes, challenges, opportunities to facilitate relationship building and trust.
• Strong oral communication skills to convey and explain information effectively and across varying audiences
• Strong organization and project management skills. Self-motivated and driven to make a difference.
• Strong interest in open science and data sharing.
• Experience in or willingness to learn product development concepts, practices, and processes.
• Intellectually curious and adept at rapidly comprehending the general goals of cutting-edge biological research and the nuances of how data science intersects with these objectives.
• Committed to working with diverse teams.
• Desirable: Experience working in communication and/or outreach to researchers. 
• Desirable: Familiarity with data formats and markup languages (e.g. XML, JSON, Markdown); common data storage mediums (e.g. SQL, Excel, Access); distributed computing; big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark); and containers (e.g, Docker)

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of chart maintenance.
• Performs all facets of scanning into the EHRs (Cerner and Mosaiq). EPIC in future state.
• Monitors HIM scanning inbox
• Performs release of information for all types of requests for site, including processing requests for historical Peninsula Cancer records.
• Retrieves records from outside facilities as needed for patient care.
• Assists with clinic scanning runs.
• Possesses ability to troubleshoot documents and issues continuously.
• Ensures medical records are delivered in a timely manner to various departments for clinic appointments.
• Exhibits sense of urgency in all tasks performed.
• Multitasks and possesses flexible attitude with collegiality evident throughout shift.
• Pays attention to detail and possesses ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the daily use of HIM applications and tools.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by leadership.
• Ability to assist with holiday coverage of 1-2 times per year possible.

Qualifications

• RHIT/RHIA or minimum 2-year college degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of health information systems, medical terminology, computer software and database fundamentals required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment based upon departmental policies and procedures required.
• At least 1 year experience in healthcare environment required.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer data entry skills required.
• Ability to interact with many types of internal and external customers in a flexible, accommodating manner required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well (in both verbal and written formats) with patients, staff, and providers required.
• Ability to handle large volumes of paper charts and loose paper of all kinds required.
• Other physical demands may include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of chart maintenance.
• Performs all facets of scanning into the EHR (Cerner). EPIC in future state.
• Monitors HIM scanning inbox.
• Performs release of information for patient continuity of care.
• Retrieves records from outside facilities as needed for patient care.
• Assists with clinic scanning runs.
• Possesses ability to troubleshoot documents and issues continuously.
• Ensures medical records are delivered in a timely manner to various departments for clinic appointments.
• Exhibits sense of urgency in all tasks performed.
• Multitasks and possesses flexible attitude with collegiality evident throughout shift.
• Pays attention to detail and possesses ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the daily use of HIM applications and tools.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by leadership.
• Ability to assist with holiday coverage of 1-2 times per year possible.
• Ability to view processes and improvements through the eye of LEAN and continuous performance improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• RHIT/RHIA or minimum 2-year college degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of health information systems, medical terminology, computer software and database fundamentals required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment based upon departmental policies and procedures required.
• At least 1 year experience in healthcare environment required.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer data entry skills required.
• Ability to interact with many types of internal and external customers in a flexible, accommodating manner required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well (in both verbal and written formats) with patients, staff, and providers required.
• Ability to handle large volumes of paper charts and loose paper of all kinds required.
• Other physical demands may include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Seattle HIV Vaccine Trials Unit is seeking a committed, energetic person to join our community outreach team. 

Responsibilities

The Recruiter’s primary responsibilities will be to recruit participants for our groundbreaking HIV vaccine studies.  Recruitment will occur in local venues that may include street locations, community events, community based organizations, public clinics as well as bars, dance clubs, and sex clubs.  Recruitment efforts will target diverse populations according to the demands of the current studies.  Work will include some administrative duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidates for the position must be willing to learn a variety of skills related to recruiting, counseling and providing HIV/STD health education, and details about our research studies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with gay community venues preferred
• Previous experience recruiting for clinical trials
• Previous experience working with men who have sex with men (MSM)
   

Flexible schedule will include weekday, nights and weekends on a “as needed” basis.  Knowledge of and sensitivity to youth, racial, ethnic, cultural, and sexual diversity is essential.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Center Information Technology (CIT) is looking for an outstanding, customer-focused Cloud Product Manager to join the team.

The Cloud Product Manager II, is accountable for shepherding, launching, upgrading and life cycle management of a portfolio of cloud applications and services (medium to large complexity / scale) for the Fred hutch Cancer Research Center. Through collaboration with scientific and administrative process owners, they hold responsibility for both day-to-day operations and success of the overall product roadmap and how it aligns to the Fred Hutch IT roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, launches and maintains a portfolio of cloud products / applications (medium to high complexity / scale)
• Facilitate defining product strategy and manage the day-to-day implementation of cloud applications with different technical architectures, different hosting methods (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
• Creates and maintains roadmap for the products within the role’s portfolio; collaborates with key stakeholders to identify enhancements and owns the product backlog
• Distill business requirements (from high-level objective to actionable requirements) to define scope and functionality of product offering
• Drive execution of product enhancement and developmetn through the complete define / build / test / launch / review / sunset life-cycle ensuring services meet the desired business objectives
• Conduct third-party product evaluation and lead integration when necessary
• Manage operational support processes for product support, including monitoring tickets, vendor SLAs, SOWs, contract, budget and renewals management
• Own and manage product vendor relationships and licensing agreements
• Monitor performance of solutions through metrics to provide transparency into application health
• Adopts a proactive approach to identify risks to product success
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively, and thrive in a dynamic and complex environment under moderate supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in enterprise software in either systems engineering or other customer-facing/technical related role
• Intermediate business analyst and/or project management skill set, including customer support experience
• Intermediate knowledge and experience working with different technical architectures, different hosting methods (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
• Intermediate ability to manage vendors, support contracts, negotiate SLAs
• Prior experience effectively leading and managing collaborative, cross-functional relationships
• Some change leadership skills (i.e., ability to effectively manage communication, negotiate successful outcomes, identify risks, engage correct stakeholders, etc.)
• Ability to build relationships with customers and discern what’s critical to them
• Ability to generate ideas for how software tools can make our customers more successful
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field desired
• ITIL/ITSM foundation certified a plus

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Together, EvergreenHealth and SCCA offer unrivaled care at Halvorson Cancer Center at EvergreenHealth. We provide care that harnesses the powerful science and devoted collaboration through SCCA’s union of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine. It’s a partnership that gives patients at EvergreenHealth’s Halvorson Cancer Center access to the best providers, innovative treatments, and one-of-a-kind clinical trials. At Halvorson Cancer Center, SCCA provides medical oncology and hematology care.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer systems and data entry
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Information Security Program Manager, GRC will be responsible for developing, managing and executing the organization’s information security governance, risk, and compliance programs. The program manager will evaluate, assess, and monitor the organization's compliance with applicable information security standards and frameworks, industry best-practices and guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations. The program manager will work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer to help coordinate and maintain SCCA’s Information Security Program and assist staff in implementing security policy objectives that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effort of building the Information Security Management System (ISMS) by interpreting and implementing security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and compliance audits.
• Develop and maintain a consistent, repeatable process for identifying risks, qualitatively and quantitatively assessing risks, determining risk treatment, and managing associated findings and remediation plans.
• Implement and maintain IT security controls, including IT security policy changes required by technical, business, or compliance changes; review and develop policies, procedures, and standards, and track exceptions when identified
• Facilitate periodic security compliance reviews and audits of on-premises and hosted environments, including AWS and Azure.
• Maintain compliance documentation, including managing and tracking policy exceptions.
• Maintain and improve information security awareness training.
• Assist in the assessment and review of new and existing technology infrastructure to ensure adequate levels of control are in place to address identified risks and develop risk mitigation techniques and processes when necessary.
• Create and maintain a robust vendor risk management program.
• Assist in the development and ongoing oversight of a robust vulnerability management program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT compliance controls, including the review of existing controls for regulatory updates and perform necessary gap analysis.
• Design and execute compliance tests for IT systems and coordinates required remediation and corrective action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments on business and IT operational processes, procedures, and policies; interpret audit results and make conclusions on the adequacy and reliability of controls; prepare and present reports, as necessary.
• Stay informed about current security and privacy laws and provide guidance to the team when evaluating new projects; and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a technical discipline related to Information Technology
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in audit and compliance, including 4 years in information technology shared services.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare highly desired.
• Strong working knowledge of common IT security regulations and/or standards, such as NIST 800-53/Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/2, HIPAA, HITRUST, CIS Benchmarks, PCI DSS, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Industry recognized certifications in IT Security including one of the following is preferred: CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CRISC, and/or GIAC.
• Strong understanding of IT governance controls, maturity models, key performance indicators, and GRC tools.
• Must understand current security threats and demonstrate a strong willingness to stay at the forefront of security developments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under time constraints.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, including multi-level staff and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with cloud and mobile security is preferred

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Responsibilities

• Sends information to patients and providers as directed
• Routes referrals, orders, and medical records and compiles patient charts
• Requests and receives diagnostic films and pathology slides as directed
• Performs Intake Liason duties as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, routing and delivering medical records, tissue and blood samples, and any other items to or from the clinic as needed
• Answers and appropriately routes all incoming phone calls to SCCA’s primary phone line
• Maintains and orders department supplies
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year administrative/customer service support in a professional environment
• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Proficient in the use of word processing (MS Word), email (Outlook), and data entry in a Windows-based environment
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment
• Ability to review work to identify and eliminate errors and omissions

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The Program Assistant I is a member of a dynamic team focused on coordinating all aspects of patient care. The role supports the team in coordinating access to SCCA services by completing essential administrative and customer support activities.

Responsibilities

• Sends information to patients and providers as directed
• Routes referrals, orders, and medical records and compiles patient charts
• Requests and receives diagnostic films and pathology slides as directed
• Performs Intake Liason duties as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, routing and delivering medical records, tissue and blood samples, and any other items to or from the clinic as needed
• Answers and appropriately routes all incoming phone calls to SCCA’s primary phone line
• Maintains and orders department supplies
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Proficient in the use of word processing (MS Word), email (Outlook), and data entry in a Windows-based environment
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment
• Ability to review work to identify and eliminate errors and omissions

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

Do you love technology and help customers? Are you seeking a role where you can have immediate impact? Do you thrive on agile environments?

The Fred Hutch Center IT Service Desk team is looking for a Service Desk I to make a big impact on our customers. We are seeking a candidate who is customer service centric, with excellent communication skills who has the willingness to go the distance to support our customers. The qualified candidate is passionate about installation, troubleshooting, administration, and support of desktop and laptop computers, peripherals, printers, mobile devices, pagers, and all related endpoint hardware and software office and laboratory settings on the campus.

As an IT Service Desk Engineer Intern, you will work closely with the Hutch community to deliver high quality customer service and technical support. The ideal candidate for this position is customer-focused and technically-strong. They will resolve a wide variety of computing-related problems and provide end users with complete client-side solutions.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls, emails, and walk-up requests for IT and technical support
• Providing remote access and desk-side support as necessary
• Recording incidents and request in the ticketing system including capturing request details, assessing impact, and applying priority and categorization
• Managing and resolving tickets in the queue within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Maintaining communications with customers and providing consistent status of assigned tickets
• Publishing and maintaining documentation in the team knowledge base
• Participating in IT projects and initiatives as necessary
• Working with the IT Operations Supervisor to obtain quotes and place orders for IT equipment
• Participating in on-call rotation to provide after-hours emergency support
• Provides excellent customer service with high degree of professionalism
• Ability to learn and retain new information and skills
• Collaborate effectively with team members to identify and work toward solutions
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in troubleshooting, problem solving, diagnosing hardware and software issues
• In-depth knowledge of Windows 7, 10, and Max OSX operating systems in an Enterprise domain environment and capable of installing, troubleshooting, and configuring the OS
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft O365 suite
• Moderate knowledge of Active Directory and security groups
• Strong knowledge of peripheral and accessory/adapter hardware
• Strong knowledge of mobile device (iOS, Android) configuration and support
• Proficiency in providing remote support through RDP or other remote control software
• Working knowledge of JAMF a plus
• Working knowledge of Linux a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated passion for technology
• Certifications a plus, such as Network +, Security +, Dell, Apple, CCNA, MTA, CompTIA A+ etc.

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

The pharmacy intern program at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is a structured, 3-4 year program designed to assure that the intern, upon completion of the intern program in conjunction with an accredited PharmD program, will be able to carry-out all of the functions required to perform distribution as well as supportive clinical duties in an ambulatory oncology setting. The interns will work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, and other healthcare professionals. Each year of the program has designated expectations and goals that build upon the last and correspond with each professional year of pharmacy school. By the end of the internship it is expected but not limited that interns be trained in the following areas sterile compounding, pyxis, investigational drug services. Interns will receive clinical exposure and education that will facilitate the development of the critical thinking skills necessary for contemporary practice.

Responsibilities

• Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Sterile Compounding
• Pyxis Refilling
• Investigational Drug Services
• Retail Pharmacy Dispensing
• Counseling Patients
• Outdates

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a school of pharmacy
• First or Second year pharmacy students

Overview

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

This position supervises the Inventory Control Tech staff in day-to-day operations of Inventory Control within the Materials Management department: Must keep abreast of changes in medical supply inventory and procedures related to departments in order to efficiently carry out daily duties under the direction of the Inventory Control Tech Manager.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Inventory Control Tech Manager, the incumbent hires, trains, supervises and evaluates the Inventory Control Tech staff, and stays informed of current personnel requirements as set down by State and Federal Government agencies. The supervisor actively explores new personnel techniques, processes and methods and applies these principles to interactions with staff through effective communications and teaching methods. Responsibilities include:

• Monitor performance of the Inventory Control Tech staff, which include daily monitoring, and reviewing assigned medical supply inventory levels by physical count, record keeping and/or visual inspection. The Inventory Control Tech Supervisor will regularly assign, instruct and check the work of Inventory Tech under their supervision
• Assist annual and quarterly performance reviews for all Inventory Control Tech. Keep all records and documents associated with staff and take part in any disciplinary proceedings in collaboration with the Inventory Control Tech Manager.
• Perform scheduling of all work hours for staff, as well as providing coverage for vacations and sick calls in collaboration with the Inventory Control Tech Manager.
• Provide vacation and sick call coverage for Inventory Control Techs
• Monitors and reviews assigned inventory levels by physical count, record keeping and/or visual inspection
• Trains new workers in area operations
• Effectively prioritize and perform multiple concurrent projects including but not limited to CPI and department restructures
• Collaborate with Manager to resolve your areas inventory issues by generating workable solutions
• Inventory and replenish multiple routes within the SCCA and its satellite locations

Qualifications

• A High School Degree, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary
• Knowledge of Supervisory practices and principles
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Knowledge of computerized or automated system operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of record keeping practices
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects
• Must be able to push / pull cart with 400lb load, lift 50lb using proper technique
• Ability to effectively communicate

Overview

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s, and UW Medicine. One extraordinary group whose sole mission is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients. SCCA's purpose is to provide state-of-the-art, patient and family centered care; support the conduct of cancer clinical research and education; enhance access to improved cancer interventions; and advance the standard of cancer care regionally and beyond.

This job is responsible for routinely compounding and distributing medication and pharmaceutical supplies in both IV admixture and pharmacy distribution areas, in accordance with facility standards and procedures and regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Staffing in Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy is a rotation of this position.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and prepare intravenous admixtures and any other tasks as required that relate to the dispensing of infusion therapy or as assigned.
• Interact with professional staff and public on a daily basis.
• Perform certain routine and repetitive functions and engage in sterile and non-sterile preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy related functions, under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory control of pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in training and orientation of pharmacy technicians, interns and pharmacists and be responsible for other duties as assigned.
• May need to perform order entry of prescriptions into the outpatient pharmacy computer and assist in filling of new prescriptions or refills including cashiering.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License.
• Able to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist in providing service to patients.
• Able to communicate with other health care professionals, and the public in a polite and appropriate manner.
• Must have proper aseptic technique experience in accurate, efficient and timely preparation of parenteral products.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.
• Able to work independently in a creative and assertive manner.
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Able to perform Pharmacy Technician functions including preparation, packaging and labeling of medication in an accurate and efficient manner.

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking a Junior Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Programmer. This is an entry level position that supports the SCHARP clinical data management team. They will work with the EDC Programming team to configure and program EDC clinical data management systems in support of clinical trials run by SCHARP and its partners. This position assists with configuration and programming of new study builds and post-production changes in various EDC systems. In addition, this role performs quality check activities on configuration and programming work performed by fellow EDC Programming team members.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Configure and program clinical trial forms, visit schedules, edit checks and other study requirements in EDC systems using applied knowledge or programming and data standards.
• Performs verification of quality and completeness of study deliverables prior to release.
• Performs peer review for configuration and programming completed by other EDC programmers for both new study builds and post-production changes.
• Support clinical programming requests from study teams as assigned, applying knowledge of EDC tools and data standards to complete requests in the timelines defined.
• Perform EDC Operational Support for EDC systems and modules including but not limited to: Medidata (Rave, Balance, Business Objects 4, PDF Generator, iMedidata, Translations Workbench, Reporting) and Forte EDC.
• Perform user and site administration to include site set up and assignment of roles, permissions and training/elearning requirements.
• Supports other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, a related technical field, or a foreign degree equivalent
• Fundamental understanding of configuring/programming a clinical trial EDC system, clinical trials, EDC systems, and Data Management.
• 1-3 years of demonstrated programming skills (C#, SQL, or similar programming experience highly desirable)
• Excellent written & oral communication skills including grammatical/ technical writing skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Must work well independently and be self-motivated
• Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

The Vasioukhin Laboratory in the Prostate Cancer Program at Fred Hutch laboratory is recruiting a part-time work-study student to assist with ongoing studies.

Responsibilities

• DNA extraction
• PCR amplification
• Gel analysis
• Interpretation of results

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school degree.
• To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a current college student with work-study funding from the institution’s financial aid office.
• The student must have work-study funding for the academic year. In addition, the student must have had biology coursework and knowledge of the basic laboratory techniques.