"Lab Aide"

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.

The Clinical Research Specimen Processing (CRSP) team at Fred Hutch is seeking a Lab Aide. The Lab Aide will support the 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.

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

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Level of autonomy:
  • Supervision of this role includes daily or weekly direct check ins with Quality Assurance Coordinator.
  • This position has no responsibility for the supervision of others. There is high oversight and training from the Quality Assurance Coordinator.
• Financial responsibility:
  • None

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent OR a high school senior with lab-based experience and/or 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

The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H1-B sponsorship at this time.

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).