Public Health Sciences Job Openings

Bioinformatics Analyst II

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26448

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.


The Ha Lab is a computational biology team working with interdisciplinary collaborators with expertise in experimental biology, cancer biology, and clinical cancer research. We are part of the Computational Biology Program and are housed in the newly remodeled Steam Plant building overlooking Lake Union near downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in applying computational and analytical approaches to study genetics and epigenetics of cancer from tumor and liquid biopsies. A Bioinformatics Analyst position in the laboratory of Dr. Gavin Ha (https://GavinHaLab.org/) and the Computational Biology Program is available immediately. Candidates who are excited about research in bioinformatics, data science, machine learning, and explainable AI approaches to large/complex ‘omics’ data in the field of cancer research are encouraged to apply. The position has a competitive salary with great benefits. 

 

Dr. Ha is a recipient of an NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, an NCI Transition Career Development Award, a Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award, and a V Foundation Scholar Grant. His laboratory develops computational approaches to study cancer genomes from tumors and liquid biopsies, such as circulating tumor DNA, and leverages these data for genome discovery and disease monitoring. Their goals are to uncover mechanisms of treatment resistance, to identify blood-based genetic biomarkers, and to translate these findings to help improve clinical applications.  

 

See the lab website and GitHub for more details on current projects and software: 

https://gavinhalab.org/ 

https://github.com/GavinHaLab 

 

This position requires onsite work at our South Lake Union campus in Seattle a minimum of 3 days per week. 

Responsibilities

The research interests/projects and responsibilities for this Analyst position in the Ha lab include: 

  • Analysis of cancer genomes to understand tumor progression/evolution/heterogeneity, metastatic disease, non-coding genome alterations, copy number alterations, genome rearrangements and 3D structure, mutational signatures. 
  • Partnering with Fred Hutch scientists to refine computational research questions and design analytical processes that can be applied to these genomic datasets. 
  • Development and/or application of machine learning techniques to analyze large cancer datasets. 
  • Identifying and implementing appropriate bioinformatic tools for analyzing sequence data from tumor genomes including long-range sequencing technologies (linked-reads, long-reads, optical mapping). 
  • Development and use of computational approaches to analyze circulating tumor DNA from liquid biopsies.  
  • Preparing figures and written sections to document methods and results for manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.  
  • Implementation and maintenance for best practices in large-scale data management and database development. 

Qualifications

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, epigenetics, single-cell omics 
  • Application of statistical modeling, algorithm design, artificial intelligence and machine learning, explainable AI to study cancer and genetics 
  • Analysis of large, complex genome, epigenome or transcriptome data 

 

 

Required Qualifications 

Level I 

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 with at some prior experience applying computation analysis of large sequence-based molecular data in an academic research lab or industry setting. 
  • Experience with analyzing genome sequencing data is required. 

 

Level II 

Same degree requirement as Level I plus 3+ years relevant experience or a master’s degree and a minimum 1 full year of relevant experience outside the degree requirements 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 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) 
  • Previous experience working with cancer datasets is considered a strong asset. 
  • A background in cancer biology is considered a strong asset. 
  • Experience working in and developing workflows for cloud computing environments is a plus.  
  • Experience with high performance computing environments is considered a strong asset. 
  • Candidates who are skilled at implementation of analytical tools at scale and who enjoy driving projects are preferred.  

 

To apply, please submit your application with the following: 

  • Cover letter describing your experience and/or research interests is required. 
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • 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 professional references 

 

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


The annual base salary range for this position is from $76,607.00 to $114,878.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Biostatistics Program Head

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Faculty: Associate, Assistant, and Full Member
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 136408

The Division of Public Health Sciences (PHS) of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) welcomes applications for the Program Head position in our Biostatistics Program. Applicants at the Associate Professor and Professor academic ranks with a PhD or equivalent are encouraged to apply.   We seek individuals with sustained records of research and funding, and who are excited about the opportunity to lead a dynamic biostatistics research program within an exceptionally rich cancer research ecosystem.

The Biostatistics Program encompasses 28 faculty with primary or joint positions, 7 staff scientists (similar to research track faculty in universities), 27 affiliate faculty from diverse disciplines, 35 staff members, and more than 60 trainees (post docs or students).  It is the home of multiple coordinating centers in areas such as cancer prevention, early detection, and clinical trials. Faculty research areas include, but are not limited to, precision oncology, mobile health studies, electronic health records, clinical trial design, biomarker evaluation, diagnostic testing, survival analysis, causal inference, single cell and spatial transcriptomics, statistical genetics, and microbiome data analysis.

The Biostatistics Program is part of the Fred Hutch’s Division of Public Health Sciences, which houses a portfolio of population health research programs including cancer prevention and survivorship, epidemiology, computational biology and translational research.

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

The Biostatistics program, Division of Public Health Sciences, and Fred Hutch will offer an exceptionally rich environment for the new Biostatistics Program head.  Our Clinical Research, Basic Sciences, Human Biology and Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Divisions offer endless opportunities for scientific collaboration.  Our connections with the Biostatistics and Statistics programs at the University of Washington extend the opportunities available for methodology research. Our location within the thriving technology and data science hub that is Seattle creates potential for novel collaborations around data science and artificial intelligence. The new Biostatistics Program head will be able to leverage these opportunities to foster innovation and create impact locally, nationally, and globally.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion.

 

Responsibilities

The Program Head will be the primary liaison between program faculty, division leadership, and the Fred Hutch scientific community. They will work closely with member faculty to create a vision and set strategic directions for the program. They will mentor and support junior investigators and foster their career development. They will identify opportunities for high-impact research initiatives that will generate a robust and well-funded research portfolio and will help to grow the program. They will elevate the profile of the program and its associations with national and international statistical and oncology research organizations.

Cancer Epidemiology Faculty Position

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Faculty: Associate, Assistant, and Full Member
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 137093

The Cancer Epidemiology Program in the Division of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications. We are looking for individuals with innovative ideas and strong methodologic skills in epidemiological research to add to the breadth of expertise of our faculty. Areas of strategic growth include but are not limited to the following: social determinants of health, geospatial and environmental science, physical activity, immunoepidemiology, molecular and genetic epidemiology, exposome assessment, integrative tumor epidemiology, and the use of electronic health records and mobile technologies. Our outstanding research environment and resources provide a strong foundation for the successful candidate to develop and conduct an independent research program.

The Cancer Epidemiology Program’s research is focused on reducing cancer incidence, progression, mortality, and sequalae through the identification of risk (or protective) factors, the elucidation of underlying biologic mechanisms, and the translation of discoveries into intervention strategies. Through population, laboratory, and clinic-based studies, the faculty aim to uncover knowledge that can inform and improve knowledge of cancer etiology, cancer risk prediction, prevention, early detection, prognostication, treatment choice, survival and overall health. The Program is home to a long-standing, top-ranked Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program-funded cancer registry for Western Washington.

The Cancer Epidemiology Program is part of the Fred Hutch’s Division of Public Health Sciences, home of an extensive portfolio of population science research, large specimen and data repositories, multiple coordinating centers overseeing national and international cross-disciplinary research initiatives, a prevention center designed for intervention research, and a large trans-disciplinary faculty. The Fred Hutch, together with the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with active training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. An appointment with the University of Washington is possible, depending on qualifications and interests.

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, cancer and HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion.

Clinical Trials Navigator, Office of Community Outreach & Engagement

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Research Administration & Faculty Affairs
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26541

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (OCOE) is an integral component of the Consortium. It is housed at Fred Hutch in Seattle with field offices in Sunnyside and Spokane. The mission of the OCOE is to reduce cancer health inequities throughout the cancer care and research continuum by promoting relevant collaborative research and programs. The OCOE uses a qualitative and quantitative data-driven approach to identify our region’s greatest needs and strategic research aims to address those needs, which are prioritized and implemented in partnership with our regional Community Action Boards and our Internal Advisory Council of leaders and faculty from throughout the Consortium.

 

The OCOE is seeking a Clinical Trials Navigator who shares our mission to achieve cancer health equity by using bidirectional, anti-racist, equitable, patient-centered approaches in clinical services and research.  The position opening comes at an exciting time for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center as it recently merged clinical services and research under one roof. The Clinical Trials Navigator will engage with patients to assess and address barriers to participation in clinical trials. This is a grant-funded position that will last approximately two years.

 

The Clinical Trials Navigator will work in collaboration with the OCOE research team and clinic providers/staff to integrate an intervention into the clinical workflow and patient care setting to increase participation and diversity in cancer clinical trials. The intervention, called “Guiding participation toward Understanding, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity for cancer clinical trials, or GUIDE” integrates a staff member (Clinical Trials Navigator) into the cancer care delivery system to ensure that all patients are offered clinical trials and any barriers to participation are identified and addressed.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Trials Navigator will report to the OCOE Staff Scientist and work closely with clinic providers, staff, and patient navigators. Under general supervision, the Clinical Trials Navigator will work independently in performing daily responsibilities.  The Clinical Trials Navigator will act as a liaison between clinicians, patients, researchers, and clinic sites to increase equity in clinical trial participation. The Navigator partners with existing patient navigation, social work, research nursing, and community organizations’ services to address financial, cultural, logistical, and social barriers to trial participation. The Navigator will also query electronic medical records to obtain information for program implementation and evaluation.

 

Clinical Trials Navigation (80%)

  • Communicate and coordinate with research nurses, nurse navigators, and providers to ensure that all patients are screened for available clinical trials.
  • Meet with cancer patients who have been pre-screened and offered participation in an available trial and through empathic inquiry, identify and address health-related social needs and financial barriers to participation in clinical trials (may include patient reimbursements for expenses associated with participating in trials, such as transportation, childcare, food, and lodging).
  • Partner with clinical patient navigators to connect patients to existing internal and community resources to address health-related social needs, such as food insecurity, transportation, housing instability, utility needs, etc.

 Research Project Support (20%)

  • Observe current clinical trials enrollment practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist study team in development of GUIDE pilot program study materials and workflow.
  • Collaborate with research nurses, nurse navigators and OCOE research team to integrate GUIDE program procedures into existing clinical workflow.
  • Assist patients in completing all required paperwork for reimbursement of personal expenses associated with clinical trial participation.
  • Organize and track all research study and patient paperwork (electronic & hardcopies) in accordance with study protocol and confidentiality requirements.
  • Track time and effort on clinical trial navigation to quantify program costs for economic assessment of program outcomes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate's Degree; Work experience can be substituted for education
  • Minimum of two years of direct patient interaction, preferably with oncology patients in a clinic setting. 
  • Demonstrated experience in remaining calm and empathic in potentially emotional situations, such as communicating with patients and family members who are learning of a cancer diagnosis.
  • Demonstrated experience working in diverse and underrepresented communities, forming trusting relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form.
  • Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open-ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying response.
  • Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill.
  • Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response.
  • Demonstrated ability to form respectful, trusting, productive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate information in a culturally appropriate, respectful manner to a variety of audiences.
  • Must have demonstrated cultural humility
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health 
  • Experience with HIPAA compliance guidelines/Human Subjects Research, and principles of Good Clinical Practice                                                        
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree- Experience working with oncology patients in clinical settings                                                                       
  • Experience working in public health, community health, health equity and/or health disparities research.         
  • Experience with cancer clinical trials

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


The hourly pay range for this position is from $30.30 to $45.43 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist - AsA NHPI Cohort Study

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Government and Community Relations
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26640

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

NIH has recently launched a program focused on the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AsA-NHPI), and Fred Hutch has been chosen as the Coordinating Center (CC) for this national effort. The Coordinating Center’s objective is to provide scientific, statistical, and cultural expertise and coordination support to establish this population-based cohort of AsA-NHPI, studying health conditions and disease burden that are unique and common for this population. The study includes five Clinical or Community Field Centers (CCFCs) throughout the US. The AsA-NHPI Coordinating Center is seeking a committed, energetic Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include supporting the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) Committee Chairs and other CC Investigators and staff regarding all community outreach engagement activities at the AsA-NHPI Coordinating Center (CC) related to study recruitment and retention.

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Designing materials including leveraging digital/social media platforms
  • Office administration, providing follow up with COE Committee members as well as CCFC teams
  • Assist the COE committee in all activates including planning outreach strategies
  • Coordinate translation and adaptation of all study documents
  • Organize and conduct focus groups and/or qualitative interviews
  • Assist with creating and ordering recruitment, retention and outreach materials
  • Assist with procedure development, updating, and maintenance
  • Prepare special and recurring reports
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS plus 3 years related experience in academic-community partnership research or community-based clinical research, community outreach, and data collection for research projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Candidates for the position must be willing to learn a variety of skills related to recruiting for cohort study for healthy adults
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and also as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate computer skills with proficiency in a variety of software packages and social media: Word, Excel, database programs, MS Outlook
  • Detail-orientated; strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills; taking initiative with good judgement
  • Effective time management skills
  • Flexible to work variable work schedule due to CCFCs locations spanning from Hawaii to the East Coast
  • Experience working with AsA NHPI populations and languages
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive subject matters and confidential participant information and issues raised during community outreach or engagement activities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree plus 1 year related experience in experience in organizing and conducting interviews and analysis, qualitative data analysis software, research or academic environment
  • Previous experience recruiting and retention for cohort studies
  • Familiar with the AsA NHPI communities
  • Experience with managing community-based projects or research studies
  • Fluency in an Asian or Pacific Islander language

 

Application instructions: please submit a cover letter and with your application for consideration

 

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


The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.76 to $42.37 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Data Coordinator III

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Administrative Support
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26711

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The WHI Life and Longevity After Cancer (LILAC) Study was funded by the National Cancer Institute. The goal of this study is to enroll WHI participants diagnosed with cancer into a survivorship cohort and examine factors that may affect life and longevity among women who have been diagnosed with cancer. To accomplish this, we will enroll women to participate in an annual questionnaire about health conditions and well-being, set up a biorepository of tumor tissue, and collect data from medical records to learn about cancer treatments and cancer recurrences.

The Data Coordinator III works independently and in collaboration with other outcomes operational staff to assist in accomplishing the study goals described above. The primary focus of the position is to collect and review medical records to ascertain details about cancer diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent outcomes, ensure uniform interpretation of specialized data, abstracting, reporting and quality control.

Responsibilities

May perform all or some of the following responsibilities:

  • Abstract cancer treatment details from medical records for study participants
  • Request medical records from medical facilities to ascertain missing cancer treatment details
  • Review medical records for accuracy and completeness; re-contact medical facilities if follow-up is needed for missing or incomplete records
  • Code data according to specific guidelines and data enter abstraction details into study database
  • Attend scheduled meetings to remain apprised of updates and procedural changes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Three years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, or related field. 
  • A strong understanding of cancer medical terminology
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team
  • Detail oriented and highly motivated self-directed professional
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to balance competing and shifting priorities
  • Demonstrate computer skills with proficiency in a variety of software packages

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An understanding of cancer progression and treatment

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


The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.34 to $40.35 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Faculty Position in Cancer Research Focused on Indigenous Populations

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Faculty: Associate, Assistant, and Full Member
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 131912

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, in the Division of Public Health Sciences or in the Division of Clinical Research.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Public Health Sciences or Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch whose work is focused on cancer research in Indigenous, American Indian, and/or Alaska Native populations. Areas of research could include but are not limited to primary prevention, cancer screening and early detection, etiology, survivorship, social determinants of health, behavioral science, epidemiology, dissemination and implementation science, observational studies, development and testing of interventions, and clinical trials on one or more cancers relevant to Indigenous populations.

At Fred Hutch we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer, infectious diseases, and understanding mechanisms of disease. While research conducted at Fred Hutch has a global impact, we are particularly focused on meeting the needs of populations in our local catchment area which is the state of Washington. Indigenous communities are one of our primary priority populations given the persistent cancer disparities Indigenous people continue to experience. Through this faculty recruitment we seek to enhance our capacity to conduct impactful cancer research in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Candidates should have experience conducting research in partnership with Indigenous communities using community-based participatory research approaches. The successful candidate will establish an independent research program within Fred Hutch’s collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. There is an opportunity to collaborate with the newly developed Indigenous Cancer Health Equity Initiative (ICHE-i), which integrates Indigenous relationality, sustainability, and holistic approaches as core values to engage and support the institution’s capacity to cultivate Tribal-Academic-Research partnerships, center Tribal Sovereignty, and increase Indigenous patient advocacy for cancer health equity among tribes and Urban Indian Organizations in WA.

Applicants must have a MD and/or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in a research area relevant to their research program that may be in one or more of the following areas: anthropology, behavioral science, cancer disparities, clinical care, clinical research, communication, decision sciences, dissemination and implementation science, epidemiology, health economics, health services, health policy, precision oncology, psychology, translational research, or other related fields.

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2024

Faculty Position in Fundamental Mechanisms of Metastasis

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Faculty: Associate, Assistant, and Full Member
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 131914

The Center for Metastasis Research eXcellence (MET-X) at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is launching an open-rank faculty search for a laboratory-based scientist to lead a research program focused on uncovering fundamental mechanisms of cancer metastasis.

The successful candidate will enter a dynamic research environment that encourages taking bold risks, has forums and financial mechanisms to foster collaboration, and provides robust physical and intellectual infrastructure to foster scientific success. We are seeking applicants who share our goals of: (i) Discovering and exploiting biologic, metabolic and immunologic vulnerabilities of disseminated tumor cells in order to prevent their evolution into lethal metastases; (ii) Uncovering novel tissue-specific and/or systemic vulnerabilities of metastases; and (iii) Developing curative paradigms based on these discoveries.  

Laboratory and hybrid (laboratory/computational) scientists with expertise in applying high resolution, multi-dimensional approaches (e.g., spatial transcriptomics, high throughput functional genomics, mass-spec based imaging, and/or intravital imaging) to study the evolution of metastases and to uncover critical vulnerabilities of metastatic tumors are particularly encouraged to apply. We will consider PhD, MD/PhD, or MD scientists at all faculty rank levels (i.e., incoming Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors).

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Fidelity Coder

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Clinical Research Support Services
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26233

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

About the Department:

Health and Behavioral Innovations in Technology (HABIT) Group, led by Dr. Jonathan Bricker, is part of the Cancer Prevention Program in the Division of Public Health Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson. Funded by multiple large NIH grants ($25 million USD cumulative total to date), the Group’s research mission is to develop and rigorously test behavioral interventions for health behavior change, and disseminate them with the goal of high public health impact. Technologies for delivering these interventions include smartphone applications, chatbots, websites, and telephone counseling. One of the behavioral approaches the Group has been testing is called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Responsibilities

The Group is seeking a Fidelity Coder who can contribute to our mission of using rigorous behavioral science and technology to directly impact public health. With direct supervision from the lead trainer, Dr. Christeine Terry, and as specified by the research protocol, the Fidelity Coder will perform Acceptance & Commitment Therapy fidelity assessments and inter-rater assessment calibrations on a random sample of audio-recorded weight loss counseling sessions conducted as part of a large randomized trial testing a telephone weight loss behavioral intervention. The Coder will closely collaborate with Dr. Terry and the other Fidelity Coder on the coding activities, and will also work with Dr. Bricker and the HABIT Group as needed on other research projects. Training on ACT, counseling techniques, and fidelity coding will be provided. Salary is commensurate with experience, and scheduling is flexible.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the counseling techniques employed by the intervention, and the ability to recognize/identify the required therapeutic skills in practice.
  • Perform fidelity assessments as per protocol; maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation of the assessments.
  • Participate in regular quality review meetings for assessment/enhancement of inter-rater reliability. Provide constructive peer consultation and quality review to help other fidelity coders maximize their contributions to the project and accept same.  As needed, adjust methods and performance as agreed upon in consultation with the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health or a related field of health
  • Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and listening skills
  • Proven attention to detail and demonstrated dependability
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interest in behavioral interventions
  • Prior experience with the use of fidelity evaluation instruments for behavioral interventions
  • A passion for helping those who smoke tobacco or are obese

Work Schedule: Hourly (~16 hours per week)

 

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


The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.53 to $29.23 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

Open Rank Faculty Position in Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Faculty: Associate, Assistant, and Full Member
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 133230

The Public Health Sciences (PHS) Division of Fred Hutch is seeking a candidate with a focus on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to join an expanding group of innovative faculty focused on advancing health equity across the cancer care continuum. Candidates of all academic ranks—Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor with a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, or equivalent—are encouraged to apply. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to: identifying and understanding the biological, social, environmental or systemic factors associated with cancer outcomes and/or health disparities (for example, using social epidemiology to identify targets for interventions; developing and testing interventions to promote health equity for underserved communities; dissemination and implementation science; and/or care delivery research that seeks to eliminate inequities among underserved populations). The successful candidate will develop/continue an independent research program within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. 

Faculty will join a supportive and highly collaborative environment that is committed to ensuring the development and success of strong research and mentoring programs. Successful candidates will be invited to join the Cancer Epidemiology or Cancer Prevention Program, based on fit with the candidate’s background and training, area of research, and preference. There may be additional opportunities for collaboration with Fred Hutch’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and/or the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. 

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Post-Doctoral Research Fellows and Associates
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26631

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Responsibilities

This postdoctoral research position at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is in genetic epidemiology working directly with Dr. Burcu Darst. The Fred Hutch provides a challenging academic and supportive multi-disciplinary research environment. The successful applicant will have a background in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, public health genetics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related fields. Please note that this is NOT a laboratory-based position.

 

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow who will engage in genetic investigations, including studies of polygenic risk scores, sequencing studies of rare genetic variants, genome-wide association studies, and understanding genetic contributions to health disparities. There are also opportunities to conduct research integrating genetics, metabolomics, and other omic data. The primary focus of our group is prostate cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide, represents one of the largest health disparities in the US, and has a strong genetic component. We also conduct research in type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Our group has a strong focus on performing research in ancestrally diverse populations to ensure that our findings will lead to equitable advances in healthcare, particularly for populations with the highest disease burden. The postdoctoral fellow will have numerous opportunities to publish first author papers and present at national meetings. 

 

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, or a related field
  • Expertise in the analysis of genetic data; experience with other high-dimensional and/or omic datasets is a plus but not required
  • Ability to write efficient programs in statistical analysis software, such as R
  • Experience working in a Linux environment
  • Highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for two professional references

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


The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484.00 to $100,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Post-Doctoral Research Fellows and Associates
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26408

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-Designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Epidemiology Program in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who will work directly with Dr. Trang VoPham. The successful applicant will have a background in environmental epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, or related fields and will lead research projects focused on the application of geospatial science in cancer and environmental epidemiology.

Responsibilities

These projects include, but are not limited to, epidemiologic studies on associations and health disparities related to climate change factors, such as wildfire air pollution exposure, and cancer survival outcomes and examining environmental exposures, including location-based social determinants of health and geospatial light exposure modeling for environmental circadian misalignment and solar jetlag, in relation to liver disease. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have access to large-scale geospatial exposure databases and study populations to conduct these epidemiologic studies and will gain intensive applied training in geospatial analytics using geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.

 

This Postdoctoral Fellowship is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI) T32 Training Program entitled “Contributing Factors and Consequences of Cancer Health Disparities” (T32 CA094880). This T32 Training Program is led by Dr. Amanda Phipps, Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington, and Dr. Christopher Li, Professor, Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Inclusion, and Associate Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have many opportunities for first-author publications; preparing abstracts to present study results at scientific conferences; engagement in career and professional development activities; skills and practice in grant writing, disseminating scientific findings, and developing a long-term career plan; and collaboration with investigators on other environmental and/or cancer epidemiology projects. This T32 Training Program, which harnesses the exceptional scientific resources at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, provides a highly supportive, intellectually vibrant, and academically rigorous interdisciplinary environment to support trainees in developing knowledge and skills to conduct impactful independent research addressing the root causes and consequences of cancer health disparities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD or MD in epidemiology, environmental health, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with statistical programming (e.g., SAS)
  • Experience with GIS (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Pro)
  • Highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills 

 

Application Instructions:

 

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

  • Cover letter briefly summarizing research interests and short- and long-term career goals
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for two professional references
  • One publication highlighting your work

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


The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484.00 to $100,000.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26464

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The Biostatistics Program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Dr. Michael Wu’s groupThe fellow will be primarily involved in development of statistical methodology within the context of high-dimensional genomic and microbiome studies, but the specific areas of methodological research can be flexible, depending on the fellow’s interests and skills.  Many challenges exist for analyzing these new types of data, providing exciting opportunities for the development of novel statistical methods.  With the data being directly collected from forefront research projects, this work has the potential to be truly high-impact. 

  

The fellow will be supervised by Dr. Michael Wu (http://research.fhcrc.org/wu) and will join an active research groupThe fellow will also have the opportunity to interact with other statistical researchers. 

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics or in a similar quantitative field 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 

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

  

The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484.00 to $100,000.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.   

  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Post-Doctoral Research Fellows and Associates
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26362

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Leek group is committed to being a welcoming place to all students, postdocs, faculty, and collaborators (see our Code of Conduct). We work together on projects, share credit liberally, encourage and support each other, and try to solve problems that make the world a better place. We have hired economists, computer scientists, geneticists, biologists, social workers, and everything in between. We have hired people with everything from GED level education to postdoctoral level education and all are treated equally as team contributors. We support flexible work arrangements, remote work, and are committed to work-life balance in everything we do. We believe excellence is defined broadly and want to encourage people to build on their personal strengths and learn new things. We have a great track record of helping people achieve their goals in research, careers, and life and would love to work with you!

 

More information about how we work can be seen in our open-source guides:

Responsibilities

The Hutch Data Science Lab is involved in large education focused initiatives funded by NIH grants. Two of these projects involve delivering training materials to researchers to help catalyze their work in a scalable manner. A postdoctoral researcher in this position will assist both projects in a variety of education driven capacities.

 

The Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Training Network (ITN (itcrtraining.org) is a collaborative effort of researchers around the United States to support cancer informatics and data science training through resources, technology, and events. Our courses feature tools developed by ITCR Investigators to make it easier for researchers to integrate cancer informatics into their workflows. We aim to reduce the gap between ITCR tool developers and users.

AnVIL is NHGRI's Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-Space. The traditional model of genomic data sharing – centralized data warehouses, such as dbGaP from which researchers download data to analyze locally – is increasingly unsustainable. Not only are transfer/download costs prohibitive, but this approach also leads to redundant, siloed compute infrastructure and makes ensuring security and compliance of protected data highly problematic.

 

The NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-Space, or AnVIL, inverts the traditional model, providing a cloud environment for the analysis of large genomic and related datasets. By providing a unified environment for data management and compute, AnVIL eliminates the need for data movement, allows for active threat detection and monitoring, and provides elastic, shared computing resources that can be acquired by researchers as needed.

 

Specifically, the postdoc will have the following duties:

  • Help maintain already existing online informatics training courses and curricula.
  • Teach short form informatics training workshops for researchers. This often will involve travel.
  • Help write, develop, and edit new training curriculum and courses.
  • Review currently existing courses and material.
  • Collaborate with internal and external investigators and students to create training materials.
  • Coordinate with collaborators, hosts, and Hutch administrative staff to arrange the details and implementation of training events.
  • Identify and document software bugs with the education related software used for creating courses. https://www.ottrproject.org/
  • Use existing education technology tools to create and maintain educational videos that mirror the content. https://loqui.fredhutch.org/

Qualifications

Required:

  • A PhD in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, or another statistical or computational discipline
  • Creative,  thoughtful, and a communicative collaborator
  • Familiarity with R, R packages, and RMarkdown
  • Experience with version control using GitHub
  • A willingness to learn and teach new informatics content
  • Experience and interest in data science or informatics education
  • A careful writer and diligent editor
  • Excited to contribute to an important goal
  • Willingness and ability to travel, potentially on a monthly basis

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you are interested in this position, please submit the following materials:

  • A CV summarizing your education and work experience
  • The names and email addresses of two references
  • Two publications or preprints featuring your work
  • A sample of education material that you have written, ideally about data science or bioinformatics.
  • A code sample representing code that you are proud of. Ideally this would be present as a commit to a code repository such as GitHub, but emailed code is fine as well.

 

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


The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484 to $100,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).  

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 25164

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Responsibilities

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position is available in Dr. Wei Sun's group at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.  The successful applicant will develop statistical/computational methods and software packages to study omics data. Specific topics/applications include, but not limited single cell multi-omics data, spatial transcriptomics, molecular images, and immunomics data such as T cell receptor (TCR) data, and deep learning methods for omics/imaging data. This could be a good position for someone with omics experience and would like to continue working in this area or someone with statistics background and limited omics experience but would like to learn more in this area.

Qualifications

The applicants should have a PhD or equivalent degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or other related fields. The candidate should have solid training in statistical methods and excellent computational skills. In addition, background in biology and genetics, and organization and communication skills are plus.

 

 

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


The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484.00 to $100,000.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. 

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 

Program Operations Director

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Research Administration & Faculty Affairs
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26485

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.


The Cancer Prevention Program is built around the idea that changing certain lifestyle of environmental factors can lower cancer incidence and improve survival. We investigate cancer etiology and risk factors through clinic- and community-based studies in targeted populations. The program includes over 200+ professors and research support staff from a variety of disciplines including epidemiology, biostatistics, nutrition, genomics, behavioral science, health economics, health disparities, health communications, dissemination and implementation, primary care and oncology.

 

The Program Operations Director is responsible for the overall program activities and administrative operations including strategy, financial, personnel, grants and contracts, regulatory and administrative functions for a broad program comprised of independent research groups. This position requires an understanding of sponsored research, regulatory requirements, performance management, administrative systems, program management and broad experience with business functions and systems, including program leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, fiscal analysis, human resources management and communication. This position reports to the Cancer Prevention Program Head.

Responsibilities

This position works with overarching guidance from program leadership, Principal Investigators (PIs) and the Division’s Associate Vice President to independently plan and oversee administrative operations for the program research portfolio. The Program Operation Director manages the administrative team and oversees all day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities for the program, sets functional strategies and objectives on operational plans that align with overall Division and organizational strategies, and provides input to Division-level strategic planning.

 

General Program Operations and Administration

  • Lead and supervise the program administration team.
  • Support the Program Head in developing the program strategic plan and annual reporting requirements, managing faculty affairs, planning faculty meetings, workshops and retreats.
  • Work in partnership with Center and Division administrative teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of programs and center-wide initiatives; foster cross-functional collaboration.
  • Participate in Center and Division-led meetings, committees and special projects.
  • Direct and provide leadership to Cancer Prevention Program Project Leads, to include ongoing meetings, communication and policy implementation.
  • Manage and maintain the faculty grant library, program documentation, policy materials and support recurring reporting needs.
  • Manage space usage and allocation including planning for future uses and adapting to changing faculty/research needs.
  • Partner with Communications Team to develop and maintain website and content development.

Financial and Data Management

  • Oversee general financial operations for the program including forecasting, management, reporting, reconciliations, purchasing and vendor contract management for sponsored, non-sponsored and foundation funded projects.
  • Oversee the preparation, management, and monitoring of the Program's annual budget and faculty funding needs. Perform cost analysis and obtain data needed for requests. Justify and advocate for budget requests directly with Division senior leadership, Finance, and Compensation departments.
  • In collaboration with the Senior Research Administration Manager, oversee grant activities including grant preparation, budget development/management, forecasting, reporting and report tools development.

HR Management

  • Facilitate the annual staff performance management and merit review process.
  • Assist the Program Head and Division with faculty HR matters including promotions, appointment changes, onboarding, offboarding and the annual merit review process.
  • Advise and assist faculty and managers in developing study team structures, submissions of employment requisitions and personnel actions, classification review, disciplinary actions, trainee and graduate student inquiries and staff training and development planning.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or a related field; additional years of related work experience may substitute in part for completed degree.
  • 8-10 years of federal research administration management experience or equivalent management experience with pre-award and post-award activities, grant and contract budgeting; supervision; and planning.
  • A minimum of 5 years of management-level experience, preferably in a research institute or academic environment, including a demonstrated ability to lead complex decision-making and processes effectively and to nurture a culture in service and support to the research efforts of faculty.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory and leadership experience, including active mentoring and performance management.
  • Demonstrated success managing and engaging diverse stakeholders across a complex research portfolio.
  • Experience in leading a diverse team, thinking creatively and globally, projecting future needs, and being attuned to the day-to-day program operations.
  • Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Exemplary organizational skills, attention to detail and service orientation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully operate in and lead a complex, matrixed, and high-performing organization.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree.
  • 3-5 years of experience in supporting faculty in an academic environment.
  • Experience in identifying areas for process improvement and implementing associated change management strategies to successfully rollout and sustain initiatives.

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


The annual base salary range for this position is from $115,108 to $181,916 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.    Relocation offered for those who qualify.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

Research Administrator I/II

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Administrative Support
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26311

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

STUDY BACKGROUND:


The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) is a major, long-term research program designed to address cardiovascular disease, cancer and osteoporosis – the most frequent causes of death, disability and poor quality of life in postmenopausal women. It is one of the largest U.S. prevention studies of its kind and it is currently in its third extension. The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) is located at Fred Hutch. In addition to the WHI CCC, NIH has recently launched a program for a new coordinating center and Fred Hutch has been chosen to coordinate this national effort. The objective is to provide scientific, statistical, and cultural expertise and coordination support to establish a population-based cohort focusing on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, studying health conditions and disease burden that are unique and common for this population.

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in this position.

Responsibilities

The Research Administrator I/II works independently and in collaboration with other Research Administration operational staff to assist with providing compliant and effective funding, budget and regulatory administration, and general administrative support for both coordinating centers.

Research Administrator I


Budget & Fiscal Support

  • Develop, monitor and track simple or basic budgets
  • Run standard reports to support budget management
  • Gather and enter receipts and other documentation into relevant systems and tools to support monitoring of expenses against budgetsFunding Source Administration
  • Conduct the administrative aspects of pre and post award activities as directed, such as gathering documents, assisting with completion of content, acquiring signatures and formatting content to adhere to submission guidelines
  • Coordinate the adherence to submission timelines to ensure that deadlines are not missed

Regulatory Support

  • Complete forms and other documentation as directed to ensure compliance
  • Prepare IRB submissions including but not limited to: Initial Application, Modification, Continuing Review, non-compliance and unanticipated events
  • Ensure that research staff have met the standard training requirements regarding Human Subjects and GCP trainings. Organize annual Human Subjects Trainings with IRO

Administrative

  • Editing and tracking content for presentations, CVs, bio sketches, and publications
  • Time keeping and other personnel administration support
  • Committee support for the multiple committees and working groups
  • Organize meeting logistics, create agendas, and take meeting notes

Research Administrator II

 

Budget/Fiscal Support

  • Develop, monitor, track and project complex multi variable budgets
  • Develop custom report formats to share information with the team/department
  • Run and analyze reports to identify issues
  • Approve budgets and expenses as required
  • Partner with finance to resolve identified budget and expense issues

 

Regulatory Support

  • Manage renewal timelines and ensure completion of regulatory documents in a timely manner
  • Identify necessary regulatory components of submissions, confirm that required items are in place and escalate issues as needed
  • Determine impact of and develop implementation plans in response to applicable regulatory changes and/or revisions to Center policies and procedures
  • May serve as a central point of contact to answer questions, escalating issues as needed

 

Administrative Support

  • Complete or delegate key administrative tasks such as travel coordination, editing CVs and publications, purchasing and maintenance of supplies and equipment
  • Identify administrative issues for discussion with leadership
  • Assist with the development of lower level staff
  • May manage projects including occasional event planning and management
  • May assist in the training and development of team members

 

Qualifications

Research Administrator I

Required:

  • HS Diploma or Equivalent
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic proficiency with MS Office Suite/Adobe
  • Ability to design customized reports
  • Planning/organization of one’s own work
  • Work with different styles of leadership and adjust to their needs
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Teachable/quick learner
  • Flexibility
  • Calm under pressure
  • Basic understanding of how to create budget projections

Preferred:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two years of experience in a research and/or non-profit organization
  • Basic knowledge or experience with the process of funding mechanisms, and related common acronyms
  • Knowledge of grant submission forms and their uses

Research Administrator II

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two years of experience in a research and/or non- profit organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite/Adobe
  • Ability to design customized reports
  • Planning/organization of one’s own work
  • Work with different styles of leadership and adjust to their needs
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Teachable/quick learner
  • Flexibility
  • Calm under pressure
  • Basic understanding of how to create budget projections

Preferred:

  • Basic knowledge or experience with the process of funding mechanisms, and related common acronyms
  • Knowledge of grant submission forms and their uses

 

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


The hourly pay range for the I level position is from $26.20 to $37.31 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

The hourly pay range for the II level position is from $29.42 to $44.11 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

Research Administrator III/IV

Public Health Sciences Division
Category: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Seattle, WA, US
Job ID: 26378

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.


With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.


At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Biostatistics Program in the Public Health Sciences Division is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to join our team.  We seek someone with research administrative experience in pre- and post-award grant and contract administration to facilitate the work of our faculty.  The RA supports and ensures compliant and effective funding, budget and regulatory administration and general administrative support for one or several Principal Investigators and their lab/departments. The RA collaborates with Principal Investigators and interfaces with other departments as needed to provide research administration and to contribute to strategic planning as it relates to their work portfolio.  The RA works in an autonomous manner to complete non-scientific grant content, tasks, and to advise PIs on relevant matters.  We seek someone with skills in research administration as well as strong organizational skills, an interest in continuous learning, a sense of humor and a desire to work in a supportive and collegial community.   

 

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

Budget/Fiscal Support

  • Develop, monitor, track, and forecast the budgets for a portfolio of projects with complex multi variable aspects (multi-site, sub awards, milestone-based budgets, etc.).
  • Support strategic planning activities of the faculty, such as providing relevant fiscal information.
  • Monitor spending for adherence to grant guidelines and policies, as well as internal policies.
  • Develop, run, and analyze reports aimed at oversight of over/under spending, compliance with regulations, and forecasting future expenses, to identify funding issues and develop recommendations.
  • Develop customized report formats to share information with each faculty member.

Funding Source Administration

  • Responsible for all pre- and post-award research administration for each faculty or group assigned.
  • Manage grant/contract submissions and post award activity by conducting tasks such as creation and communication of timelines to all appropriate stakeholders, completion of all technical/non-scientific steps and assigned technical or scientific portions of the submission, budget development, oversight of institutional signoff, and working with faculty to respond to requests from other departments or external organizations.
  • Perform post-award activities, including annual progress reports submissions and sub-award activation and management.

Regulatory Support

  • Identify necessary regulatory components of submissions, confirm that required items are in place, resolve issues (escalating as appropriate).
  • Determine impact of and develop implementation plans in response to applicable regulatory changes and/or revisions to Center policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a central point of contact to answer questions and facilitate solutions.

Administrative Support

  • Maintain faculty Biosketch and Other Support documents.
  • Communicate with other departments/entities on faculty’s behalf.
  • May manage projects including occasional event planning and special work groups.
  • Manage monthly time and effort reporting for faculty and their labs/groups, to include monitoring and adjusting the teams’ commitments across the portfolio of projects based on awards.
  • Assist with conflict-of-interest prior approvals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Research Administrator III:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience managing federal and/or non-federal sponsored research, preferably at a university or research institute.

Minimum Qualifications for Research Administrator IV:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 3-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing federal and/or non-federal sponsored research, preferably at a university or research institute.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office skills including Word formatting and Excel formulas and functions, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to follow through on assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret grants policies and regulations, determine impact, and ask questions to deepen comprehension.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to tailor communications to specific audiences.
  • Experience working with faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment, and service orientation.
  • Ability to work within a team and independently.

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


Research Administrator III:  The annual base salary range for this position is from $74,358.00 to $111,536.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 

 

Research Administrator IV:  The annual base salary range for this position is from $86,078.00 to $129,118.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

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