Lab Aide - QA

Overview:

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

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

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Support the Clinical Research Specimen Processing (CRSP) team by performing daily Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) review, data entry, and documentation to maintain compliance with quality standards. This role is responsible for applying established QA protocols to ensure the accuracy and integrity of laboratory data for clinical research. The incumbent shall work under the close supervision of the Quality Assurance Coordinator for CRSP.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality assurance (QA) review of completed laboratory records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform data entry, scanning, and filing, including maintenance of Florence eBinders.
• Research and resolve sponsor and clinical team queries with accurate, timely information.
• Generate and deliver routine quality and compliance reports to study teams.
• Provide support for specimen inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent with a demonstrated interest in the sciences.
• Competency in MS Office (Excel, Word)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with SmartSheet and/or Florence eBinders
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems and protocols
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• Familiarity with using a 24 hour clock
• Familiarity with data visualization and quantitative problem-solving

The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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

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

Additional Information: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.