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 Survivorship Program within the Clinical Research Division is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I/II to work on studies involving children and adults who have had or will receive treatment for cancer and non-malignant hematologic diseases. The position will involve direct interaction with adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other serious diseases. This position will coordinate all protocol-required activities for study participants and is responsible for the collection and reporting of all study data and performing complex data entry into a research database. In addition, the coordinator will be responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements for the conduct of human subjects research.

The incumbent works independently in performing job assignments. Uses judgment in data collection, quality control, liaison, and research coordination activities. Interacts with patients, physicians, and other clinical providers and support staff within the Fred Hutch/SCH system.

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

Responsibilities

• Screen, consent and register patients; ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Schedule study related procedures such as blood draws, imaging and clinic visits according to protocol requirements; coordinate with clinic staff to ensure proper documentation and timing of research-related procedures.
• Order, track and route research specimens.
• Complete study-specific CRFs (electronic and/or paper) in timely and accurate manner.
• Completion of regulatory file submissions, maintaining regulatory files, and assurance of compliance with local and federal regulations.
• Prepare enrollment reports.
• Support regularly scheduled institutional monitoring visits to ensure quality and completeness of data.
• Abstract data from patient medical charts.
• Maintain thorough knowledge in the field through attending related project meetings and symposia, reading related literature and maintaining professional associations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Clinical Research Coordinator I

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct.
• Ability to apply judgement in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative focus is essential, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule required as required in-person work will be driven by research patient visits, which will be variable.
• Knowledge of clinical trials records, procedures, and computerized data processing systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to extract data from medical records.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word, and experience working with databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Clinical Research Coordinator II

All qualifications for Clinical Research Coordinator I, plus:

• Minimum two to three years' experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to locate resources and operate productively in an environment where standard operating procedures, guidelines and policies are not always available.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Clinical Research Coordinator I

• Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinator II

All Qualifications of Clinical Research Coordinator I, plus:

• Prior role as a Clinical Research Coordinator in a hospital/clinical environment
• Experience in investigator-initiated trials
• Clinical research-related professional certification
• Prior exposure to CTMS OnCore, Florence, and/or EDC platforms.
• Previous experience with IRB or other regulatory bodies.
• Prior exposure to Cancer Consortium start-up and amendment process.

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.

Clinical Research Coordinator I: The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.48 to $37.70 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Clinical Research Coordinator II: The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.21 to $46.80 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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