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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 Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with conducting behavioral science research studies, including those using surveys and qualitative interviewing techniques. All of these studies will be based in The Shen Research Lab, which focuses on palliative care, end-of-life care, and working with patients with advanced illness. Research study tasks will be performed in person and remotely (telephone and video conferencing). Responsibilities will include preparation of research materials; recruiting and interviewing (surveys and semi-structured qualitative interviews) patients, caregivers, and experts/providers; audio-recording interviews; data entry and database creation and management; qualitative coding of interviews. The hired research coordinator will also assist with preparation of progress reports, presentations, grant applications, Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials, and some assistance with Dr. Shen's scheduling and coordination of study activities/oversight. Because some research studies are conducted with Spanish-speaking Latino cancer patients and/or caregivers, having fluency in Spanish and English is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, contacting, screening, enrolling, and tracking patient, caregiver, and expert/provider study participants.
• Conducting remote (telephone and videoconferencing) and face-to-face interviews; preparing and sending mailed informed consents and surveys.
• Conducting literature reviews and gaining expert familiarity with protocols that will be used as templates.
• Database creation, management, and data entry.
• Qualitative coding and thematic analysis.
• Additional research tasks as needed (e.g., photocopying, typing/reformatting, Internet and library searches, creating spreadsheets, manuscript editing and preparation, and mailing research-related materials).
• Preparation of grant progress reports.
• Assistance with presentations and grant applications.
• Oversight of IRB submissions and amendments.
• Management of ClinicalTrials.gov records.
• Collaboration in forming partnerships with the community.
• Assisting with Dr. Shen's calendar and scheduling needs to support study activities.

Qualifications

CRC I Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 synthesis 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.

CRC II Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two to three years' experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.
• Knowledge of clinical trials records, procedures, and computerized data processing systems. Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct.
• 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.
• Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems. Ability to extract data from medical records.
• Ability to apply judgement in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in health communication, psychology, psychotherapy, cancer survivorship, public health, social science or biomedical research.
• Two or more years in behavioral research or a related field.
• Previous experience in qualitative interviewing.
• Statistical and database management experience.
• Proficiency in SPSS.
• Proficiency working in eRA Commons and ClinicalTrials.gov.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to establish rapport with participants.

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 $24.96 to $35.53 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).

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